Spectral Scream
- August 28, 2024
- STOIC Ent.
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.
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and provides a thrilling experience, especially when played with friends.
- It has a unique concept that combines horror with cooperative gameplay, making it engaging and strategic.
- The atmosphere and graphics are well-designed, creating a spooky environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
- There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, which can leave new players confused about how to progress.
- Solo play is significantly more challenging and less enjoyable compared to playing with friends, limiting its appeal for single players.
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending comedy with horror to create a uniquely entertaining experience, especially in multiplayer settings. Players report laughing out loud at both the game's dark humor and the chaotic antics of their friends, making it a memorable and enjoyable challenge. Overall, the combination of fear and laughter elevates 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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its electrifying and immersive experience, featuring fresh environments and challenges that keep each playthrough unique. While the mechanics reflect the developers' dedication, some players noted a lack of detailed tutorials, and one user reported being unable to engage with the game at all. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun and engaging, despite some accessibility issues.
“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!”
“New environments and challenges would keep the gameplay fresh and unpredictable, ensuring each playthrough is unique.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews; while some praise the beautiful art style and immersive environments that enhance the gameplay experience, others criticize the visuals for being poor, buggy, and plagued by rendering issues. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, though technical flaws detract from the experience for some players.
“The gameplay itself is decent, and 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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its haunting and immersive atmosphere, characterized by dark visuals and eerie sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players find it particularly terrifying when played alone at night, contributing to its intense and memorable gameplay. The combination of unexpected situations and a tense ambiance makes it a standout in creating a captivating atmosphere.
“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.”
“Graphics and atmosphere:”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, lobby issues, and rendering problems that hinder gameplay, especially in VR. While some acknowledge minor glitches and awkward moments, the overall experience is described as a "buggy/laggy mess."
“So buggy, huge lobby problems; I can't join people, and when I do join, 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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more detailed explanations about items and missions to enhance engagement. The limited controls available on different VR headsets also detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from clearer guidance and additional content.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 easy to find or miss, which adds good strategic points and enhances the game's replayability.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and endings, I find myself replaying the game to explore all the different possibilities.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong sense of camaraderie and connection while playing, highlighting the emotional impact of teamwork and shared experiences in overcoming challenges together.
“Playing this game made me feel like I'm part of a squad, vibing with my new homies, and facing challenges together like bosses.”