Spectral Scream

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In "Spectral Scream" , players are lured by a flyer to retrieve the Core of Purgatory while wearing mysterious animal masks. As they navigate through Purgatory, they confront creatures to seal off gates and increase rewards, while dealing with ghosts that appear at any time. The game supports online multiplayer with up to 4 friends to ensure freedom from the creatures.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game is a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, providing a thrilling experience filled with jump scares.
The developers have made significant improvements since the game's release, showing potential for future updates and content.
The atmosphere and monster designs are engaging, making it a unique and enjoyable horror experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues, particularly in VR, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, leaving players confused about how to progress and play effectively.
Some players find the difficulty level too high, especially for solo play, which can lead to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay is generally praised for its electrifying and immersive experience, with many noting the developers' dedication to creating engaging mechanics. However, some users have expressed concerns about stability and the lack of detailed tutorials, which could hinder new players. Overall, with potential updates, the game could evolve into a significant multiplayer experience.
- “Really proud of this game's developers--very clear that they put a lot of love into the mechanics and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is electrifying!”
- “If they could bring out a few updates and stabilize the gameplay, this could potentially be a big multiplayer game.”
- “And well, I have no idea what the gameplay is like... I wasn't actually able to move in the game, so couldn't even start playing.”
- “New environments and challenges would keep the gameplay fresh and unpredictable, ensuring each playthrough is unique.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending scary moments with hilarious interactions, especially in co-op play. Players report that the combination of fear and laughter creates a uniquely entertaining experience, often leading to memorable and chaotic moments with friends. Overall, the game's dark humor and comedic elements are praised for enhancing the fun factor significantly.
- “The game's fun factor literally explodes when you're chuckling, screaming, and panicking with your buddies.”
- “This game is very scary, very funny, very dark, and very cool!”
- “The game is super hard and challenging, but it has me on my belly laughing at other players running and saving their friends.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, lobby connectivity problems, and rendering glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report difficulties joining games and being left behind during matchmaking, particularly in VR mode, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy/laggy mess" with numerous rough edges.
- “So buggy, huge lobby problems; I can't join people. When I do join people, I get left behind when we all ready up.”
- “It's buggy, and if you want to play this in VR, you will not have a good time.”
- “The graphics look absolutely terrible, with rendering issues and an overall buggy/laggy mess.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful art style and immersive environments that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for rendering issues and a buggy performance that detracts from the overall enjoyment. The atmospheric visuals contribute to a haunting experience, but technical flaws undermine the graphical quality for some players.
- “The art style is awesome.”
- “Its environment, immersive sailing, and beautiful graphics made this game a pure joy to play, explore, and experience.”
- “The game excels in creating a haunting atmosphere with dark, atmospheric visuals and eerie sound effects.”
- “The graphics look absolutely terrible, with rendering issues and an overall buggy/laggy mess.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
80%
10%
The story aspect of the game appears to be lacking depth, as players expressed a desire for more detailed explanations about items and missions to enhance engagement and understanding. The narrative does not seem to fully utilize the potential of the VR experience, leaving players wanting more context and clarity in their quests. Overall, the story could benefit from additional layers to make it more compelling.
- “I love quest-only games in the Steam store.”
- “I think it would be even more interesting if simple explanations were added about the items, or missions to earn extra money during the game.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
The game is praised for its haunting and eerie atmosphere, enhanced by dark visuals and unsettling sound effects that create an immersive experience. Players find it particularly terrifying when played alone at night, making it a thrilling choice for those who enjoy intense, suspenseful gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The game excels in creating a haunting atmosphere with dark, atmospheric visuals and eerie sound effects.”
- “Its intense, immersive gameplay and eerie atmosphere make for an unforgettable experience.”
- “The tense atmosphere and various unexpected situations were very interesting.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's strategic elements, noting that the ease of finding or missing stage completion clues enhances its replayability. This variability encourages players to revisit the game for different experiences.
- “The stage completion clues are pretty easy to find or miss, which adds some good strategic points and enhances the game's replayability.”
- “The stage completion clues are pretty easy to find or miss, which adds some good strategic points and enhances the game's replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting the sense of camaraderie and teamwork as they bond with fellow players while overcoming challenges together. This shared experience fosters a feeling of belonging and unity within the gaming community.
- “Playing this game made me feel like I'm part of a squad, vibing with my new homies, and facing challenges together like bosses.”