Small Town Terrors: Livingston

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Small Town Terrors: Livingston is a single player survival puzzle game with horror, mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Gunnar Games and was released on January 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You awaken from a car accident to find your family missing in the zombie-infested town of Livingston. Piece together what happened so you can stop the forces of evil and reunite with your family in this terrifying hidden object adventure game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story14 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

Atmosphere and setting are creepy and well done, capturing a gritty zombie apocalypse vibe reminiscent of classic survival horror games.
Interesting health mechanic adds a layer of immersion and gameplay depth, requiring players to manage health packs to progress.
Hidden object scenes and puzzles are generally well designed, varied in difficulty, and integrated logically with the storyline.

Graphics and animations are outdated and in some cases, poorly executed, detracting from immersion.
The map is unhelpful as it does not support fast travel or clearly mark objectives, leading to frustrating backtracking.
Game length is short with limited content, no voice acting or achievements, and some puzzles can be tedious or illogical.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as dark, atmospheric, and moderately interesting, often revolving around themes like accidents, illness, zombies, and survival, though it is sometimes described as thin, underdeveloped, or unoriginal. While some praise the integration of story elements with gameplay mechanics and appreciate the immersive unfolding through notes and memos, others find it too short, lacking voice acting, or hindered by poor presentation and uninspired plot points. Overall, the narrative supports the game well but may not fully satisfy players seeking an engaging or complex storyline.
- “Very good - excellent atmosphere, both story and puzzles make sense, and several uniquely designed mini games that work well in the context they are placed, without breaking immersion.”
- “It was smoothly paced with challenging but not impossible puzzles, great design, great music and sound effects, and an interesting story line!”
- “The story is interesting - you wake up in a hospital bed feeling awful and holding your daughter's stuffed bear. Bits of the story unfold through hospital memos, newspapers, etc along the way. Eventually you can read the emails on a computer and put the entire story together.”
- “Decently thematic hog, but it was too short, the map was unhelpful, the zombies were relegated to the backdrop, the story was under-cooked and it was a shame it wasn't voiced.”
- “The puzzles are uninspired, the story is lame and the horror isn't scary.”
- “There's a greater-than-typical amount of content here, but the puzzles are trivial, the graphics are meh, the story elements unoriginal... an extra large dose of mediocre-to-poor content doesn't add up to much more than a few more minutes spent wishing you were playing a better game.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as outdated and low quality, with some users finding them charmingly janky but others considering them poor or mediocre. Issues include fixed resolution without proper widescreen support and stretched visuals, although the artwork is often seen as acceptable despite its age. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a standout feature, with the gameplay and atmosphere compensating for visual shortcomings.
- “Works well, charmingly janky graphics and scares, gets the atmosphere right, puzzles require at least some brain usage, a neat health/energy mechanic.”
- “In spite of it being old and having low-resolution graphics, the gameplay is excellent, with many challenging puzzles and several good hidden-object scenes.”
- “Decent graphics even for an old game”
- “The prerendered story videos feature atrocious 3D graphics looking like something out of the 1990s, but no one plays these for the graphics.”
- “There's a greater-than-typical amount of content here, but the puzzles are trivial, the graphics are meh, the story elements unoriginal... an extra large dose of mediocre-to-poor content doesn't add up to much more than a few more minutes spent wishing you were playing a better game.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics are fixed and there's no proper widescreen; the graphics are stretched to fit a 16:9 aspect ratio.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging puzzle-solving, clever health/energy mechanics that enhance immersion, and a compelling progression loop involving tool discovery. While some players appreciate the blend of hidden-object scenes and strategic resource management, others find the gameplay less enjoyable. Overall, it offers a charmingly immersive experience with a moderate playtime of about 3.5 hours.
- “I'm just addicted to the gameplay loop of finding the right tools to open new paths and progress further into new areas.”
- “Works well, charmingly janky graphics and scares, gets the atmosphere right, puzzles require at least some brain usage, a neat health/energy mechanic.”
- “In spite of it being old and having low-resolution graphics, the gameplay is excellent, with many challenging puzzles and several good hidden-object scenes.”
- “Did they want to experiment a little with the gatekeeping health kit mechanic?”
- “Expect around 3.5 hours of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: let’s start with the fact this horror game has a health bar (adds to the creep factor right there, beyond the apocalyptic red and deserted brown color scheme).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently praised for its creepy, nightmarish, and slightly gritty horror vibe that effectively captures classic puzzle horror and B-movie aesthetics. Despite some technical flaws and a thin story, the game's ambiance, enhanced by charmingly janky graphics, immersive puzzles, and occasional jump scares, strongly appeals to fans seeking a nostalgic and engaging horror experience.
- “Small Town Terrors: Livingston is not the greatest HOG technically and objectively speaking, but its atmosphere and themes make it a must for any Resident Evil fans looking to recapture those puzzle horror vibes from the past.”
- “Very good - excellent atmosphere, both story and puzzles make sense, and several uniquely designed mini games that work well in the context they are placed, without breaking immersion.”
- “Works well, charmingly janky graphics and scares, gets the atmosphere right, puzzles require at least some brain usage, a neat health/energy mechanic.”
- “On the plus side, the atmosphere is a little darker and not all that fairy tale-like in most HOG games, but the health bar addition doesn’t really change much.”
- “Despite its cheap feeling, the first Small Town Terrors game is great when it comes to hidden object scenes and building atmosphere.”
- “Keep this in mind if you start this game, because while the B movie atmosphere is more than worth it, it is not without its share of frustrating moments.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as well-suited and appropriately moody, creating a tense and creepy atmosphere that enhances immersion without being intrusive. While not standout as a soundtrack to listen to independently, it effectively supports the game's ambiance and design. Some users found it subtle and background-like, contributing quietly to the experience.
- “It was smoothly paced with challenging but not impossible puzzles, great design, great music and sound effects, and an interesting story line!”
- “The music is really well suited to the game.”
- “No talking means that the eerie music can fill up your brain as your eyes search the gloom for the undead.”
- “Just filling noises; no real music.”
- “I didn't notice the soundtracks; there is nothing special or attractive about them.”
- “It's nothing I would want to listen to as a soundtrack, but its appropriately tense, creepy vibe enhanced the game's immersion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game mostly reasonable, with only occasional tedious moments like the jukebox puzzle. While some hidden object scenes can feel like a minor annoyance, they generally do not detract significantly from overall enjoyment.
- “There was one puzzle I skipped because solving it was too tedious (the jukebox), but everything else felt quite reasonable.”
- “As a bit of background here - I actually got hooked on hidden object games as a result of getting hooked on room escape games - the addition of hidden object scenes is just sort of a sometimes tedious annoyance that I put up with so that I can enjoy the game as a whole.”
- “I mention this because I notice sometimes people have an issue with overly tedious hidden object scenes, or ones where you can't find things too often due to poor graphics or just how awkward they've made it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no glitches or technical issues during their experience.
- “No glitches that I encountered.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers extremely high replayability, with many users feeling it can be enjoyed almost infinitely without losing appeal.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”

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Small Town Terrors: Livingston is a survival puzzle game with horror, mystery and post-apocalyptic themes.

Small Town Terrors: Livingston is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Small Town Terrors: Livingston.

Small Town Terrors: Livingston was released on January 18, 2016.

Small Town Terrors: Livingston was developed by Gunnar Games.

Small Town Terrors: Livingston has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Small Town Terrors: Livingston is a single player game.

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