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Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle

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96%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
grinding, replayability
96% User Score Based on 2,156 reviews

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Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A comically scary puzzle game paying homage to classic 1980's slasher films

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,156 reviews
humor138 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique blend of humor and horror, with clever puzzles that keep players engaged.
  • The graphics and art style are charming, reminiscent of 80s slasher films, adding to the overall fun experience.
  • Players appreciate the lack of ads and microtransactions, making it a straightforward purchase with plenty of content.
  • Some players find the hint system too easy, leading to a lack of challenge in solving puzzles.
  • The game can feel repetitive over time, with some puzzles becoming tedious as difficulty ramps up.
  • There are complaints about the game requesting unnecessary permissions, which raises concerns about privacy.
  • humor
    138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and nostalgic references to 80s slasher films, blending dark comedy with graphic visuals. Players find the game hilariously entertaining, with funny animations and over-the-top kill scenes that evoke a sense of playful absurdity. Overall, the combination of challenging puzzles and a lighthearted, morbid sense of humor creates an engaging and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.

    • “This is a hilariously adorable love letter to 80s slashers.”
    • “The humor mixed with a love and lampoon of 80s horror makes for a great atmosphere.”
    • “They took the dumbest parts of the dumbest slasher movies and turned them into a clever, hilarious game.”
  • graphics
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, Minecraft-inspired art style that blends humor with a retro 80s horror aesthetic, appealing to fans of slasher films. While some players find the blocky visuals and cartoonish gore delightful, others may not appreciate the aesthetic choice. Overall, the graphics are praised for their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience, with many noting their quirky and fun nature.

    • “As an avid fan of 80s horror and slasher films, this is a true homage to the genre, in a cute, humorous, yet still graphic style!”
    • “The graphics are great, with a stylized art design that works really well, especially with the gameplay as it is.”
    • “The graphics are cute and quirky, the puzzles are satisfyingly challenging, and the cutscenes are adorable.”
    • “Theme is based on clichéd '80s slashers and graphics are copying Minecraft's styling.”
    • “Friday the 13th that you have to pay for with worse visuals.”
    • “Great mechanics, mostly ruined by the aesthetic.”
  • gameplay
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics and intuitive puzzle design, which consistently introduces new elements to maintain freshness and challenge. Players appreciate the engaging and humorous atmosphere, complemented by solid graphics and smooth controls, making it a standout puzzle experience. However, some reviews note that while the gameplay is generally enjoyable, there are occasional mentions of dull moments.

    • “New mechanics are frequently introduced to keep things fresh, and almost all the puzzles can be solved intuitively, which leads to great 'aha!' moments.”
    • “The puzzles are challenging, and each new chapter (styled as a new schlocky B-movie horror VHS) introduces a new mechanic to keep things fresh.”
    • “Well-designed puzzles and a wide variety of mechanics offer a multitude of challenges that keep the gameplay from getting repetitive.”
    • “Subsequent levels require knowledge of added game mechanics to solve.”
    • “Dull gameplay”
    • “Well designed puzzles and a wide variety of mechanics that offer a multitude of challenges that keep the gameplay from getting repetitive”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, effectively blending retro styles with horror themes. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its quirky and nostalgic qualities that complement the gameplay and puzzles. While some find the music annoying and wish for options to turn it off, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack significantly elevates the gaming experience, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “The music and atmosphere evoke the quirkier part of the slasher genre really well.”
    • “The art style and the music are retro old school, which really suits its 'horror' and 'gore' theme.”
    • “The soundtrack alone is worth the purchase; 'love is like a machete to the heart'... awesome!”
    • “The annoying music cannot be turned off either.”
    • “The puzzles are puzzling, the gore is gory, and the music is musical.”
    • “The art style and the music is retro old school, which really suits its 'horror' and 'gore' theme.”
  • monetization
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features a one-time upfront payment with no ads and minimal in-app purchases, primarily for additional characters. Players appreciate the absence of invasive microtransactions and the ability to earn upgrades through in-game currency, enhancing the overall gaming experience without interruptions. Overall, the game is lauded for its fair monetization approach, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without the burden of constant ads or forced purchases.

    • “Plus, it's paid up front, no ads, and only in-app purchases are for more characters, which I got!”
    • “No ads, no more paid in-game content further after paying for the game itself, which I personally look for in games like this.”
    • “Doesn't force thousands of microtransactions down your throat; you can get nearly all the upgrades with in-game money.”
    • “Got this for free, but paid for in-app purchases.”
    • “Really worth the cash plus no in-game purchases with legitimate currency, so there's no angles.”
    • “Fun game, no invasive notifications or progress limiting microtransactions and plays true to its theme and inspiration.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a blend of humor and creativity, providing an entertaining backdrop to its puzzling mechanics. While some players find the narrative engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, others note that it can be nonsensical or not fully realized. Overall, the combination of a fun plot and strategic puzzles contributes to a unique gaming experience.

    • “It has an entertaining plot as well as a strategic gameplay.”
    • “A nice twist on an existing idea, marrying well-honed mechanics with a good backstory!”
    • “It is an engaging puzzle game with great mechanics and an awesome story line.”
    • “The story is convoluted and hard to follow.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
    • “The characters lack depth, making it difficult to care about their journeys.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the challenging puzzles and find them engaging, others feel that the repetitive nature of certain tasks and the need to grind for resources can become tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The puzzles get difficult enough later on that they just become tedious to solve.”
    • “I will be honest though that it gets a tad tedious after so long of the same thing.”
    • “Game is great until shortly after you just start; it became utterly unbeatable unless you spend half your day getting coins just to beat the level and finish off your day grinding some more.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable with enough content to warrant multiple playthroughs, others feel that once the puzzles are solved, the experience diminishes significantly. A few users highlight the potential for replay value due to forgettable solutions, but many agree that the inherent nature of puzzle games limits long-term engagement.

    • “Tricky yet simple with quirky graphics and incredible replayability.”
    • “Enough to forget solutions to previous puzzles, which adds to the replay value.”
    • “Overall, fun at first, but not great replay value.”
    • “I don't think it has any kind of replay value though.”
    • “Fun puzzles and challenging, has a lot of content and some replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective blend of cute aesthetics and tension, enhanced by a superb soundtrack that captures the quirky essence of the slasher genre. Reviewers appreciate the humor and homage to 80s horror, contributing to a unique and engaging experience that complements the gameplay and puzzles.

    • “I like the atmosphere in it - despite being cute, it brings the tension through adequate music.”
    • “The humor mixed with a love and lampoon of 80s horror makes for a great atmosphere.”
    • “The music and atmosphere evoke the quirkier part of the slasher genre really well.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the emotional satisfaction derived from solving puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and accessibility, fostering a sense of cleverness and accomplishment. The overall experience is described as wholesome and uplifting.

    • “The puzzles weren't too easy but not too obscure, and made me feel clever for solving them.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game runs smoothly without any issues, highlighting its stability as a key positive aspect. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the price.

    • “No apps, runs great!”
    • “Good game, runs great. Super fun gameplay, worth the $3.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth gameplay and minimal performance issues.

    • “The gameplay runs smoothly, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for high performance even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it really enhances the overall experience.”
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Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle is a casual puzzle game.

Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle was developed by Blue Wizard Digital Inc.

Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle is a single player game.