Shtriga: Summer Camp

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Shtriga: Summer Camp is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Game Cartel and was released on February 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a spooky atmosphere and decent graphics that effectively depict an abandoned summer camp setting.
The puzzles and hidden object scenes, while generally easy, provide a straightforward and enjoyable experience for casual players.
The game has a simple but engaging story that keeps players moving forward without too much backtracking.

There is no map or fast travel, making navigation cumbersome and leading to unnecessary backtracking.
The hint system has a long recharge time, which can be frustrating when players are stuck and need guidance.
Several bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, including issues with item collection and unclear objectives.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Shtriga: Summer Camp" receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and lacking depth, often describing it as nonsensical or poorly explained. While some appreciate the atmospheric graphics and the journal feature that tracks story progression, others criticize the lack of character development and emotional engagement, leading to a sense of disinterest in the narrative. Overall, the game offers a simple plot that may entertain some players, but it fails to deliver a compelling or coherent story experience.
- “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.”
- “Check your journal often because it fills in the blanks of the story and gives you important clues to help you progress.”
- “The story told in Shtriga: Summer Camp is pretty interesting.”
- “The story features a lack of 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.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Shtriga: Summer Camp" are generally well-received, featuring a dark, atmospheric style that complements the horror theme and effectively conveys a sense of solitude in its abandoned settings. While the artwork is praised for its detail and overall presentation, some users noted issues with graphical glitches, lighting effects that hinder gameplay, and subpar character models. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, though 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
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spooky and eerie qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and tension. While some reviewers noted that the story may not be particularly engaging, the art, sound design, and overall ambiance contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience. Despite a few criticisms regarding certain elements, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay with its creepy and heavy tone.
- “The story is good enough, the art is well done and does a good job at setting a nice, spooky atmosphere.”
- “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%
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The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and fitting for its mysterious and horror elements, enhancing the overall creepy vibe. 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 supportive element rather than a highlight, with varying opinions on its quality and impact.
- “The soundtrack is serviceable, featuring 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 not something 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').”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, focusing on finding hidden objects and solving puzzles, though it can be too easy and lacks depth due to a minimal story. While some players appreciate the occasional challenging puzzles, many criticize the overall experience as lacking motivation and coherence, with complaints about illogical puzzles and technical issues detracting from enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay offers brief 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
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, citing issues like a lack of a map, slow hint recharge times, and repetitive item hunts. While some hidden object scenes are enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony and confusion, leading to a mixed reception.
- “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 exhibits several stability issues, including graphical glitches and click-box problems, which have led some users to express frustration and reluctance to continue playing. Overall, the stability is considered subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There are some graphical glitches and click-box issues that affect gameplay.”
- “I am definitely not going to start this buggy game again.”
- “There are glitches in a few places, including subtitle issues.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with multiple users rating it a 0/10 in this aspect, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- “No replay value.”
- “Replay value: 0/10.”
- “No replay value.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the character development, noting a lack of story depth that leads 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 a sense of accomplishment when I saved the boy, let alone when I beat the game.”

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Shtriga: Summer Camp is a action game with mystery theme.

Shtriga: Summer Camp is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Shtriga: Summer Camp.

Shtriga: Summer Camp was released on February 2, 2017.

Shtriga: Summer Camp was developed by Game Cartel.

Shtriga: Summer Camp has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Shtriga: Summer Camp is a single player game.

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