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97%Game Brain Score
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97% User Score Based on 258 reviews

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Spooky Bonus is a single player casual action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Grey Alien Games and was released on October 15, 2015. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Uncover dark forces emanating from the heart of Old Town, and grab spooky accessories for your front yard makeover, too! You’ll be spellbound by this adorably ghoulish horror-themed puzzle game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 258 reviews
music22 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • Engaging Halloween-themed match-3 gameplay with 100 handcrafted levels and a nice progression of difficulty.
  • Two game modes: relaxed mode for a chill experience and timed mode offering a worthwhile challenge.
  • House decoration system that unlocks and upgrades power-ups, adding a rewarding layer of strategy and progression.
  • Lack of widescreen support and limited graphics options, resulting in pillarboxed display that feels outdated on modern PCs.
  • Repetitive music tracks and sound effects that may become tedious over long play sessions.
  • Endgame and replayability are weak since there is no meaningful content or incentives after completing all levels.
  • music
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-composed, fitting the Halloween theme with spooky, catchy, and atmospheric tracks that enhance the overall experience. While generally praised for complementing the art and gameplay, some reviewers find the soundtrack repetitive and limited in variety, which can become tiresome over time. However, options to adjust or disable music alleviate this issue, making the soundtrack a charming but occasionally overplayed element.

    • “The music is good and features tracks that almost seem to have their own, individual vibe: one track sounds reminiscent of 1990s Castlevania games, while another almost sounds like it came from a family Halloween movie.”
    • “The music and the sound effects are really well done and you do not get the annoying repetitive sounds and music throughout this game as you do in some match 3 games.”
    • “I liked the in-game music and it kept playing in my head when I was not playing the game, as if the game was subconsciously tempting me to keep coming back and play it again.”
    • “I can only think of two cons: one is that I got a bit tired of the music after some time, because it calls for attention as when a movie reaches a climax. For background music that repeats itself, this is too intense and I would have preferred something more subtle.”
    • “There are not enough music tracks, and one of the main songs sounds like a low-effort Star Wars rip-off.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive, limited, and seems like a handful of free/cheap stock assets cobbled together under a Halloween theme.”
  • graphics
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming, vibrant Halloween-themed artwork that fits well with the casual match-3 style, offering a cozy and engaging visual experience. While some note the visuals are simple and typical for the genre, others appreciate the clear, colorful, and professionally crafted designs that enhance immersion. However, the lack of customizable graphics settings and occasional low-resolution elements slightly limit the visual appeal.

    • “From the moment I started playing, I was hooked by its charming graphics, engaging mechanics, and the sheer fun it brings to the table.”
    • “One of the standout features of Spooky Bonus is its captivating Halloween-themed visuals.”
    • “All of the graphics are beautiful, the game gets harder as you get through the levels, and the power ups are pretty cool too!”
    • “Just be aware that when it offers to replace your desktop background with some awful low-res artwork, it really means it -- it will swap out your Windows background.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “The graphics, while alright in and of themselves, are extremely limited even for a puzzle game.”
  • gameplay
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Spooky Bonus is a smooth and addictive match-3 experience with well-balanced mechanics, gradual introduction of new challenges, and strategic power-ups that keep it engaging across 100 levels. While it doesn't innovate beyond standard match-3 conventions, the variety of objectives, difficulty scaling, and optional relaxed mode offer both casual and skillful playstyles. Overall, it provides several hours of enjoyable, though somewhat repetitive, Halloween-themed puzzle fun.

    • “No part of the gameplay experience offered here feels unfair or annoying, and I actually found this title to be pretty addictive.”
    • “From clearing a certain number of specific items to rescuing adorable ghost characters, the variety of objectives ensures that the gameplay remains fresh and exciting throughout.”
    • “The game implements the usual props to make the gameplay more interesting: rock tiles that have to be shattered by matching items next to them, web tiles that block movement for the items on them, various bombs that clear an entire area in various patterns, etc. New features and powers are introduced gradually.”
    • “Standard match three gameplay with a Halloween reskin; it's completely serviceable as a light experience but gives little to no reason to choose this over any other match-3 game.”
    • “The game doesn't have much depth, but there are at least a few hours of gameplay.”
    • “This game wanted to be a fast-paced matching game, but it would have needed clearer graphics, a less cluttered puzzle interface, and better powerup mechanics to follow through.”
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this match-3 game is simple and serves mainly as a light, thematic backdrop centered around a spooky Halloween setting and an evil threat to be overcome. While not deeply complex or narrative-driven, it adds charm and progression to the gameplay, with some collectibles and character interactions enhancing the experience. Players seeking a more intricate or strategic story might prefer other games in the genre, but this title provides a fun and relaxing storyline appropriate for a casual puzzle game.

    • “There is also a bit of a story behind the game which is told when you complete specific levels.”
    • “Good storyline, and a fun way to work your way through the game.”
    • “There is a little bit of text but no real story.”
    • “Technically there is a story, but it's really just a very generic backdrop that is referenced in a few dialog lines from the shopkeeper.”
    • “There is a barebones story - there is an evil in town plaguing everyone, and you work your way through different locations to find and eventually get rid of it.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability opinions are mixed: some users praise the game for its high replay value and enjoyable content, especially for Halloween-themed fun, while others criticize the lack of endgame, score tracking, and rewards, leading to minimal incentive to replay.

    • “Tons of replayability and just a heck of a lot of clean, good humored, Halloween fun!”
    • “Great replay value.”
    • “Very replayable.”
    • “My only real complaint is that it has no endgame or replayability.”
    • “I don't know if it has much replayability beyond that, but I'm satisfied with what I've had so far, and all my hours as of this writing have been spent clearing the campaign (I'm not done yet).”
    • “Sadly no replay value at all; there's no score list, no records to beat, just the 2 game modes and no rewards for replaying a level.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game successfully captures a spooky Halloween atmosphere with its 80's horror-inspired music and artwork, enhancing the overall excitement and immersion. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, allowing players to enjoy the eerie vibe at their own pace.

    • “The Halloween atmosphere is perfectly captured, adding an extra layer of excitement to the gameplay.”
    • “The music is reminiscent of 80's horror and gives a spooky atmosphere.”
    • “Wonderful artwork, nice atmosphere, and the challenge increases as the levels progress so you never feel bored.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Monetization for this game is divisive: while some praise its absence of microtransactions and ads, appreciating the straightforward purchase model, others criticize its high price relative to content and speculate it may be a cynical cash grab lacking cohesive design. Overall, the game stands out for avoiding modern microtransaction pitfalls but faces scrutiny over value and presentation.

    • “An awesome game, untarnished by the microtransactions typical of modern match-three games.”
    • “Halloween theme, no microtransactions, a decent challenge, although one achievement looks very hard!”
    • “No microtransactions.”
    • “Spooky bonus has a laughable, eye-watering cash grab price of $10 USD (for a garbage game that doesn't even have widescreen support!), for which you could easily get any number of older AAA games, let alone the sheer number of free games available on Steam.”
    • “Spooky bonus has decent backdrops behind the puzzle interface, but doesn’t have a unified feeling. At times, the game seems like a cynical Halloween cash grab, hashing together random spooky elements in place of lore.”
    • “It’s hard to say if Spooky Bonus was a well-meant game that failed on execution, or a cynical cash grab.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a lighthearted, Halloween-themed humor with witty descriptions and a fun story that adds charm without causing frustration. While the humor is generally clean and enjoyable, some dark comedic elements may be less suitable for young children. Overall, the humor enhances the replayability and festive atmosphere of the match-three gameplay.

    • “Tons of replayability and just a heck of a lot of clean, good-humored Halloween fun!”
    • “100 levels and a fun little sense of humor, with gameplay balanced so well that I never found myself frustrated but couldn’t just spam powerups to hit a last level goal.”
    • “It's an old-fashioned match-three game with a very funny Halloween theme!”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its strong stability, running smoothly without bugs or glitches. Users highlight flawless controls and a reliable performance, making it a more stable choice compared to similar titles.

    • “Good match 3 game, not buggy and runs well.”
    • “Get this one instead of the buggy Save Halloween: City of Witches.”
    • “And to top it off, I did not encounter any bugs or glitches, which is always a very nice thing.”
    • “It runs perfectly; I have encountered zero bugs or glitches, and the controls and mouse clicking are perfect as well.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game can feel tedious, especially in later levels where collecting a large number of specific objects within time limits becomes challenging. While the audio is decent and adds to the experience, repetitive tasks and excessive collection requirements may lead to frustration.

    • “Some of the last levels of the game were tedious to me, in the sense that I managed to break all of the tiles with some time to spare but there was an excessive amount of a particular object to collect, such as a large number of bats or cauldrons. I failed some levels purely because I couldn't match the excessive amount of a particular object within the time limit.”
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Spooky Bonus is a casual action adventure game with horror and mystery themes.

Spooky Bonus is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Spooky Bonus was released on October 15, 2015.

Spooky Bonus was developed by Grey Alien Games.

Spooky Bonus has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Spooky Bonus is a single player game.

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