Shtriga: Summer Camp

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Shtriga: Summer Camp is a first-person survival horror game. As a counselor at a summer camp, you must uncover the mystery behind a series of child disappearances while avoiding the deadly Shtriga. Use stealth and resourcefulness to survive the night and protect the campers. Can you save them all and reveal the truth behind the Shtriga?

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a creepy atmosphere and well-designed graphics that effectively depict an abandoned summer camp, enhancing the horror experience.
The gameplay includes a decent variety of hidden object scenes and puzzles, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially those new to hidden object games.
The journal feature is well-implemented, providing players with a clear account of the story and clues to help progress through the game.

The game lacks a map and fast travel options, leading to excessive backtracking and confusion about where to go next.
Many puzzles and hidden object scenes are overly simplistic, which may disappoint seasoned players looking for a challenge.
There are several bugs and glitches reported, including issues with item collection and subtitle errors, which can hinder the overall experience.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
13%
The story in "Shtriga: Summer Camp" is generally considered basic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and numerous plot holes. While some players appreciated the atmospheric setting and the journal feature that tracks story progression, others found the narrative to be confusing, emotionless, and ultimately unsatisfying. Overall, the game offers a mediocre story experience that fails to engage players fully, despite some enjoyable gameplay elements.
- “The story told in Shtriga: Summer Camp is pretty interesting.”
- “I loved how it kept track of the story and gave you clues of what you should do next; it helped a lot.”
- “The story is mostly told through the journal.”
- “The story features zero emotions, no logic (even for a fantasy setting), and a disappointing ending.”
- “The story is almost nonsensical; plot elements are not properly explained and don't mesh well to form a coherent story.”
- “In the end, the lack of a story or any character development left me very disinterested; I didn’t even feel any sense of accomplishment when I saved the boy, let alone beat the game.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
25%
9%
The graphics in "Shtriga: Summer Camp" are generally well-received, featuring a compelling dark and abandoned aesthetic that enhances the game's horror theme. While the artwork and hidden object scenes are praised for their detail, some users noted issues with graphical glitches, lighting effects that hinder gameplay, and subpar character models. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not exceptional, with a mix of strong artistic elements and some technical shortcomings.
- “The graphics cleverly depict a story of solitude as you roam the well-beaten paths and search boarded-up buildings deprived of maintenance for years.”
- “Shtriga: Summer Camp will appeal to those who enjoy creepy, abandoned town graphics, a decent story, and the ability to free-roam from the first scene to the last throughout the adventure.”
- “The graphics are great and I love the theme of a kid's summer camp with mysterious disappearances.”
- “They look like 720p instead of 1080p graphics.”
- “I also won't forget to mention that the character models are pretty bad (both in motion and in graphic quality), and are arguably the most negative thing I could say about this game.”
- “Graphics are pretty standard dark-abandoned-place-style, not as beautifully drawn as in some other HOGs, but look nice enough.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as dark, heavy, and creepy, effectively creating a sense of unease and tension. While the story may not be particularly engaging, the atmospheric elements, including sound and visuals, are praised for enhancing the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding the execution, many players appreciate the balance of puzzles and exploration within this eerie setting.
- “The atmosphere is very creepy (and the music is good).”
- “In addition, the game does a great job of creating a creepy atmosphere.”
- “Now the atmosphere is dark and heavy as if something evil is lurking around every corner and watching your every move.”
- “The game attempts to provide a spooky atmosphere, which kind of falls flat.”
- “Game with decent horror atmosphere.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting for its mysterious and horror elements, effectively enhancing the creepy ambiance. While some players find it serviceable and suitable for the game's mood, others consider it unremarkable and not memorable enough to stand out. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating its subtlety and others criticizing it as bland.
- “The soundtrack is serviceable, being a very mysterious and fantastic beat with some horror sprinkled throughout.”
- “The eerie music and sound effects will make you want to keep playing.”
- “The music is fine; it suits the mood of the game well, but it's nothing I would add to my playlist.”
- “The music is passable, but nothing to write home about, and there's no voice acting.”
- “The music is fine, it suits the mood of the game well but nothing I would add to my playlist.”
- “This game has an absolutely boring story, with bad music, no voice acting (not even in the 'movies'), the puzzles are absolutely illogical, the whole gameplay is absolute trash.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, focusing on finding hidden objects and solving puzzles, though it can feel too easy and lacks depth due to a minimal story. While some players appreciate the occasional challenging puzzles, others criticize the overall experience as lacking motivation and coherence, with complaints about illogical puzzles and technical issues detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay offers brief moments of satisfaction but may not justify its price for some players.
- “Gameplay has two main focuses – finding hidden objects and solving puzzles in the environment.”
- “After solving enough puzzles and hidden object games, you will need to solve a harder challenge that requires a bit of thinking – these are few and far between but served as a satisfying side dish to the regular gameplay.”
- “Two things saved this title for me, the first being the gameplay.”
- “It does not help that there is zero story (there are some notes about missing kids and a witch, but in the end, they lead to essentially nothing), so players feel even less motivated to play hide and seek with the adventure game mechanics.”
- “At one point, I solved a puzzle that made a mechanical noise while solved, and then the sound would not stop.”
- “This game has an absolutely boring story, with bad music, no voice acting (not even in the 'movies'), the puzzles are absolutely illogical, and the whole gameplay is absolute trash.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is often tedious, with players noting issues like a lack of a map, slow hint recharge times, and repetitive item hunts. While some hidden object scenes are praised, the overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony and confusion, detracting from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “But this game was a tedious mess to play and lacked all the things I want in a good hidden object game.”
- “Small details make the game tedious: the lack of a map, the random jumping backwards and forwards, and the long waiting time for the hint to recharge.”
- “There are maybe 1 or 2 puzzles that pass the time enough, but again it might fall into tediousness rather than actual difficulty.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including graphical glitches and click-box problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find it playable, others express frustration with the bugs, leading to a reluctance to continue playing.
- “There are some graphical glitches and click-box issues that detract from the experience.”
- “I am definitely not going to start this buggy game again.”
- “There are glitches in a few places, including the subtitle issue I mentioned before.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a consensus that the game has no replay value, with multiple users rating it 0/10 in this aspect. Players feel that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game.
- “No replay value.”
- “Replay value 0/10.”
- “No replay value.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express disappointment in the character development, noting a significant lack of story depth that led to disinterest and a diminished sense of accomplishment throughout the game.
- “In the end, the lack of a story or any character development left me very disinterested; I didn’t even feel any sense of accomplishment when I saved the boy, let alone when I beat the game.”

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