Security: Stories by the fans

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Security: Stories by the fans is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Professional Villains and was released on October 7, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In this prologue to Security: The Horrible Nights, you take on the role of a security guard at a hospital. From your small office, your job is to watch the entire hospital through security cameras. If you see a problem, you must run out and fix it! You can fix nearly every problem by pointing your flashlight at it and yell! But some problems can be deadly, so you have to be careful if y…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

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The game offers a unique concept where players can suggest stories for future content, adding an engaging community aspect.
The pixel graphic art style is well-received, with good use of colors and designs that enhance the atmosphere.
As a free game, it provides a decent casual horror experience that can be enjoyable for a few hours.

The gameplay loop is repetitive and shallow, often leading to boredom as players scroll through cameras and deal with minor issues.
Navigation can be frustrating, requiring excessive backtracking and leading to a disjointed experience.
The game suffers from a lack of clear objectives and ambiguous mechanics, which can confuse players and detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
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The story in "Security: Stories by the Fans" is straightforward, centering on a security guard in a haunted hospital, with some players appreciating the simplicity of the narrative, particularly the girl's story. However, the game suffers from pacing issues due to unnecessary backtracking and a misleading trailer that suggests a more dynamic storytelling experience than what is delivered. Overall, while the story has its engaging moments, it is hampered by gameplay mechanics that disrupt immersion.
- “It was the girl’s story, because it made sense and frustrated me the least.”
- “I think the only point of critique I have for this game is having to run so much back and forth during the last story, when the elevator isn't working.”
- “The story is nothing too complicated; you're just a security guard in a spooky hospital.”
- “I needed a tablet or smartphone app that would let me access the cameras remotely (tip for the developers, you could have this as an unlock in the full game), but such arbitrary requirements create unnecessary obstacles that disrupt the flow of the story and diminish the sense of immersion.”
- “I'll also mention that the trailer feels a bit misleading, with the whole 'every time you die a new story begins' bit.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive loop of monitoring screens for spooky occurrences and responding to them, which some find shallow compared to similar horror games. While it offers variations in tasks that add some challenge, essential features like a pause function are missing, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game is considered a decent casual horror option, especially given its free availability and appealing pixel art style.
- “Alright then, the gameplay is okay; basically, you watch screens and when you see something spooky in one of the monitors, you go and deal with it. Nothing too complicated, and there are variations to each of the duties that make it tougher.”
- “So now with that finished, Security: Stories by the Fans is a good casual horror game, with okay gameplay, very good pixel graphic art style, and good monsters. So do I recommend this game? Sure, it's free, so if you're looking for a time waster, you can't go wrong with this game.”
- “Essential features like a pause function and the ability to exit the camera view with the escape key would enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay loop is weirdly shallower than FNAF... scroll cameras, find something bad, try to stop it (or, mercifully, die), rinse and repeat.”
- “This game commits the cardinal sin of horror games: showing you the scary stuff before it happens, and it is the main mechanic of the game.”
- “While the stories have their engaging moments, certain design choices and mechanics significantly detract from the experience.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are polarizing; some users criticize the pixel art as "godawful," suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer, while others appreciate the vibrant colors and designs, comparing it favorably to titles like "The Count Lucanor." Overall, the pixel art style is seen as a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and suitable for casual gameplay, while others feel it detracts from the experience.
- “The pixel graphic art style is very good; it reminds me a little bit of The Count Lucanor, with a great use of colors, designs, and scenery.”
- “So now with that finished, Security: Stories by the Fans is a good casual horror game, with okay gameplay, a very good pixel graphic art style, and good monsters. So do I recommend this game? Sure, it's free, so if you're looking for a time waster, you can't go wrong with this game.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”