Scream Collector is a charming Halloween-themed clicker game with a lot of interactive elements and mini-games that keep the gameplay engaging.
The game features a unique progression system where players can build and upgrade a haunted house, making it visually rewarding as the house transforms.
It's free to play, and all achievements can be obtained without spending real money, making it accessible for everyone.
Progression can be very slow, leading to a grindy experience that may frustrate players looking for quicker rewards.
Some players have reported bugs that can lead to lost progress or disconnection issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game has a heavy reliance on microtransactions for certain upgrades, which some players feel creates a paywall that hinders enjoyment.
graphics
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by charming pixel art that captures a Halloween aesthetic, with many users appreciating the attention to detail and the fun, interactive elements. While some critiques mention the low-resolution and retro style, many find the visuals endearing and fitting for the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience despite their simplicity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a delightful blend of nostalgia and creativity, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“Wonderful art style and a lot of small details makes it feel like a work of love.”
“Charming game, wonderful graphics and amazing sounds, good for letting run in the background while doing other things.”
“The pixel graphics are charming and I think it's worth a few hours of your time to explore.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“Downsides are low-quality pixel graphics and unclear explanation of the interactions on each phase of the game.”
“The low-resolution, old-school graphics don't hit close to home unless you were a fan of playing really bad knockoffs of old PC games.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a highly addictive yet repetitive loop centered around building a haunted house, with minimal unique mechanics and a reliance on clicking to increase numbers. While there are enjoyable mini-games and aesthetic elements, many players find the experience ultimately tedious and lacking in depth, often feeling like a grind for achievements. Despite some charm and effort in design, the game is criticized for its simplistic progression and potential cash grab nature.
“The gameplay loop is simple; you're building a haunted house, with each upgrade or milestone adding more to the house.”
“There are 3 separate levels to this game, each unlocking only after you've fully upgraded the previous level, making for hundreds of hours of gameplay!”
“There's plenty of mini-games to make your gameplay even more fun.”
“There's no gameplay, just clicking to make the numbers go up, repeating endlessly, punctuated by buying occasional upgrades to speed up the rate at which your numbers go up.”
“The game is extremely repetitive and boring; the gameplay is basically the same throughout the entire thing. Once you understand what you have to do, it's just a grinding simulator for achievements.”
“A lot of other idle/clicker games have a bunch of different stuff (where you actually don't do the same thing over and over), which just makes me think the devs of this specific game are just absurdly lazy with gameplay design.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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8%
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and fitting the spooky aesthetic, with many users noting it as a highlight compared to other clickers. While some found the soundtrack repetitive and not exceptional, the overall sound design, including fun sound effects, contributes positively to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the music's ability to enhance the game's charm, making it enjoyable even during idle moments.
“The music is better than most clickers.”
“A very solid clicker game with a fun aesthetic, good music, and a surprising amount of depth.”
“Great music and surprising depth once you get started.”
“The music wasn't great, but I didn't mute it.”
“You may find yourself bored while sitting and waiting for the next milestones...and you might find yourself irritated from the repetition of the soundtrack and sound effects.”
“Dooty music, spooky microtransactions, scary pixel graphics, scream-inducing grinding binges; bonus point for screaming pumpkins.”
monetization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
55%
28%
The monetization in "Scream Collector" is generally viewed as fair and not overly aggressive, with many players appreciating that microtransactions are not necessary for progress and serve more as a way to support the developers. However, some users criticize the game for feeling like a cash grab, especially as progression slows down, leading to a perception that the game is designed to encourage purchases. Overall, while there are microtransactions, they are often described as optional and not intrusive, contributing to a more positive reception compared to similar games.
“A feature-rich and heavily interactive idle game with a fun aesthetic, fair monetization, and generous offline progress.”
“This is definitely one of the best free-to-play idle clicker games; whilst it has some microtransactions, they're not necessary for your progress, it's more of a good way to support the developers.”
“You can do everything without microtransactions, and believe me this is the best game of its kind (even better than Adventure Capitalist).”
“I can see effort has been put into the mechanics and the minigames, but this game honestly comes across as a bit of a cash grab.”
“This kind of cash grabbing becomes all the more obvious the further along you get, as everything takes longer... and longer... and longer... until one presumably either caves and buys things, or stops playing.”
“Being sold microtransactions in a game this unrefined feels cheap, and it definitely wears on the eyes, especially with how overloaded the interface is.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as grindy, with many players noting that it often feels repetitive and can require significant time investment for achievements and upgrades. While some enjoy the depth and casual nature of the gameplay, others find the grinding tedious and unbalanced, particularly when it comes to earning gems for upgrades. Overall, it is seen as a free-to-play title that can be enjoyable in short bursts, but may not compare favorably to other idle clickers in terms of progression.
“The game is extremely repetitive and boring; the gameplay is basically the same throughout the entire thing. Once you understand what you have to do, it's just a grinding simulator for achievements.”
“Lack of balance between some parts of the game; a lot of upgrades will feel useless and unrewarding after days of grinding.”
“Top that off with the grindy progression being one of the lengthiest endeavors in comparison to the other, more popular idle clickers I've played, and this just doesn't come close to what else is out there.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever flavor text, quirky references to horror movies, and amusing sound effects. The blend of fun graphics and engaging mini-games, along with a retro spooky theme, contributes to an overall charming and entertaining experience. Many reviewers find the humor to be a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of this idle clicker game.
“The graphics are fun, the mini games are a fun balance of skill and luck, and the bits of humor sprinkled in are top tier.”
“If you like idle games, this one is fun; it passes the time and the rewards are funny and witty.”
“Other clickers bother me when they're just based on everyday things, while Scream Collector is full of charm and funny nods to horror movies.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming "spooky-cute" atmosphere, effectively blending elements of a haunted house theme with an engaging idle gameplay experience. Players appreciate the creepy yet enjoyable ambiance, making it a delightful choice for fans of both idle games and atmospheric settings.
“I love the spooky-cute atmosphere.”
“Atmospheric”
“It's a haunted house themed idle game that is enjoyable if you like idle games and a creepy atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of depth and engagement in the game's story, with users simply stating "Story" without further elaboration. This suggests that the narrative may be underdeveloped or unremarkable.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game to be a fun time-waster with significant replay value, making it enjoyable to return to multiple times.
“This is a fun little time waster, with lots of replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional tone of the game to be a blend of wholesome and spooky elements, creating a unique atmosphere that evokes both warmth and intrigue. This combination enhances the overall experience, making it memorable and engaging.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some minor bugs and glitches, but these issues are generally resolved with a simple restart, indicating a manageable level of instability.
“Con: a little bit buggy/glitchy, but nothing that a restart of the game can't fix.”