Snafu

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Snafu is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Stanislaw Truchowski and was released on March 8, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Snafu" is a horror game that eschews typical haunted house settings for a unique medieval business simulation theme. Players aim to amass wealth in the Medieval Grow your Business Game, but the experience takes a dark turn when Alibaba, the game's caretaker, encounters a glitch or virus, unleashing terror in the system. Brace yourself for intense scares, eerie moments, disturbing audio, and flashing lights in this 80-minute game. Recommended for those seeking a different horror experience.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Snafu offers a unique blend of horror and idle gameplay, creating an engaging experience that keeps players invested.
The game features well-executed jump scares and a consistently unsettling atmosphere, making it genuinely creepy.
Players appreciate the multiple endings and the ability to explore without losing progress, enhancing replayability.

Some players found the game lacking in depth, with repetitive gameplay and a slow pacing that detracted from the overall experience.
The dialogue pacing and event triggers can be frustrating, leading to moments of diminished tension and immersion.
While the horror elements are present, many felt that the game is not particularly scary, with some jump scares being considered cheap.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this unique horror game blends business management and idle mechanics, creating an engaging loop centered around exploration and upgrading. While some players noted a slow pace and occasional repetitiveness, the innovative use of horror elements and the addictive nature of its mechanics provide a compelling experience. Overall, it successfully combines storytelling with gameplay, though it may not redefine its genres.
- “The business-building mechanics provided an addictive foundation, and the platforming aspects were a welcome deviation from the typical 'walk-around-and-photograph-paranormal-activity' objectives.”
- “The inherently addictive nature of clicker games makes traveling around the map, unlocking new areas, and maxing out stats a really engaging gameplay hook.”
- “This game set out to tell a story and provide excellent gameplay while doing that, and it absolutely knocks it out of the park.”
- “Don't expect tense, minute-to-minute gameplay; instead, anticipate a game with idle mechanics while a specter watches over you as you play.”
- “It doesn't redefine the genres despite it being a very unique mix of the two, and while it is a good time killer, its overall lackluster expansion upon itself and dull reward in narrative and gameplay boosting is really stretched clearly by the end of it.”
- “Gameplay revolves around exploration, purchasing upgrades for your business, and waiting, which may initially sound mundane.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as unique and engaging, with a mix of intriguing plot elements and various gameplay styles, including business-building and horror. While some players find the narrative to be standard or simplistic, many appreciate the well-implemented world design and the potential for multiple endings, which adds depth and encourages exploration. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “The story and world design were well-implemented and thought-out.”
- “This game set out to tell a story, and provide excellent gameplay while doing that, and it absolutely knocks it out of the park.”
- “Only got one of the endings, but I'm very curious to see the rest; I thought the story was interesting and there is certainly more to be discovered than just what I saw.”
- “It's story is a regular money-finance-upgrade game, you go around the map upgrading things and make money over time, you parkour around and such.”
- “I have not beat the game but I do now know the entire story.”
- “But there is a story.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of whimsical design and unsettling horror elements, effectively creating a sense of anxiety and tension throughout. While some visual aspects may lack variety, the sound design and environmental details, such as the medieval setting and day/night cycle, enhance the overall experience. Despite occasional reliance on cheap scares, the atmosphere remains compelling and immersive, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The jumpscares were on point, and the atmosphere was creatively set with a whimsical design aesthetic.”
- “However, the presence of the eerie monster maintains a consistently unsettling atmosphere.”
- “The medieval location and the giant gothic castle looming in the background lend themselves well to the unnerving atmosphere, and the day/night cycle makes the dark hours feel much longer and more dangerous than if the game were to be set entirely at nighttime.”
- “Despite there not really being any danger or threat to the player, the game's atmosphere and sound design left me anxious and on edge at all times.”
- “Although the visual representations of corruption lack variety and mostly consist of white blocks accompanied by ominous sounds, they do not significantly detract from the overall atmosphere.”
- “Despite relying on often cheap scares (having a creepy image appear over a tiny sign is a surefire way of startling even the most hardened genre fans), the atmosphere is genuinely unsettling.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as charming and stylistically unique, blending whimsical design with a "chunky yet adorable" aesthetic reminiscent of Minecraft and Roblox. While some players may not prioritize graphical fidelity, the art style effectively contributes to the game's atmosphere and overall enjoyment, even if it diverges from traditional horror game visuals.
- “Lovely graphics, lovely style, lovely villain, lovely ending.”
- “Even the purposely stylised graphics were not a problem for me.”
- “The graphical design was a true choice seeing as other titles from Stan are well polished and beautiful; this is chunky yet adorable, to say the least.”
- “The art style used isn't what I usually like in my horror games, but the game is still fun.”
- “A more 'Minecraft meets Roblox' aesthetic while trying to build out a business by purchasing new upgrades for said business.”
- “The graphical design was a true choice, seeing as other titles from Stan are well polished and beautiful; this is chunky yet adorable, to say the least.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and unique, though some moments may come off as cringe-worthy. The engaging story and gameplay contribute to the overall comedic experience, making it enjoyable despite minor flaws.
- “The game feels very unique, and the story is interesting. While it may not be miraculous, the gameplay is entertaining and funny, with plenty to do and secrets to discover.”
- “Pretty funny, Stan! Keep it up, Dad.”
- “The ending dialogue is a little funny and cringe, but it adds to the overall charm.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some players feel that the game lacks replay value after achieving all three endings, others appreciate its unique jump scares, which contribute to a satisfying experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, the replayability is seen as decent but not essential.
- “Unique, terrific jump scares, great replayability.”
- “Once you get all three endings, there isn't much replay value, but there doesn't need to be.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of varied choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report experiencing various glitches and bugs that contribute to a unique atmosphere, suggesting that these issues may enhance the game's overall experience rather than detract from it. However, the presence of these stability problems indicates that the game may not be fully polished.
- “Glitches start showing up, and there is something else here... something hunting you!”
- “From sound design to unique atmosphere, you won't look at the game glitches and bugs the same way anymore.”