Spooky Ghosts Dot Com

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Spooky Ghosts Dot Com is a single player platformer game. It was developed by zertuk and was released on August 3, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Spooky Ghosts Dot Com" is a comedic, pixelated multiplayer game where players control mischievous ghosts causing chaos in a suburban neighborhood. The goal is to scare off humans, possess animals, and compete with other ghosts to become the spookiest specter. With various abilities and items to collect, this game brings a lighthearted take on ghostly antics.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

music5 negative mentions

Charming pixel art and cute characters, making it visually appealing.
Pleasantly challenging gameplay that requires practice and patience, especially with boss fights.
Short and fun experience, perfect for a quick playthrough, especially around Halloween.

Controls can be slippery and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content.
Boss fights can be overly difficult and poorly designed, leading to a trial-and-error experience.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
46%
45%
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, often described as the low point of the overall experience. While it complements the gameplay, many reviewers find it underwhelming and not worthy of purchase, with some even labeling it as bad. Overall, it fails to leave a lasting impression, contributing to a sense of mediocrity in the game's design.
- “I'm a little taken aback by the soundtrack actually being for sale.”
- “The music is probably the low point, but it's never offensive, just not great.”
- “One thing that did kind of stand out was the music which honestly was kind of bad.”
- “I'm a little taken back by the soundtrack actually being for sale.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is described as solid but unremarkable, with a core loop that remains engaging despite potential damage taken between save rooms. Players find the limited upgrades to be lackluster, suggesting that the overall experience may not justify a higher price than the low entry point of $3.49.
- “The core gameplay loop is engaging, as it doesn't feel overly punishing despite the damage you may take if you're not careful between the save rooms, which serve as the source of healing in normal mode.”
- “The gameplay offers a unique challenge that keeps players on their toes, balancing risk and reward effectively.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, making it accessible for new players while still providing depth for veterans.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid if not super interesting.”
- “I bought it for $3.49 and I think that's about the limit for what this small amount of gameplay is worth.”
- “The few upgrades are lackluster and don't change the feel of the gameplay much.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics are generally described as simple, minimalistic, and low resolution, which some players find charming, while others feel they lack detail and can blend into the background. Overall, the visuals are considered mediocre, with a few humorous touches and a pleasant aesthetic, but they do not stand out significantly.
- “The graphics are simple but pleasant; there are several bosses, and it has a few nice humorous touches here and there.”
- “Everything about it, level design, enemies, graphics, music, and boss fights, are just kinda mediocre.”
- “The graphics are simple and mostly fine, but by not having outlines, some of the things blend into the background like the knives that the kitchen ghosts throw after they die.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic and low resolution but not without some charm.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is described as minimal and somewhat unengaging, with some users finding it to be a boring placeholder. However, this lack of depth does not seem to detract significantly from the overall experience for all players.
- “The plot is just kind of a boring placeholder.”
- “The story is minimal, but I found this no problem at all.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features simple yet pleasant graphics complemented by occasional humorous touches that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate these lighthearted elements, which add charm to the gameplay.
- “The graphics are simple but pleasant, and there are several bosses with nice humorous touches here and there.”