Spooky Station

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"Spooky Station" is a compilation of 9 diverse ghost-themed games, including a one-button shooter, a rogue-like dungeon crawler, and a top-down GameBoy-style adventure. With 100 floors of demon-filled action in the dungeon exploration game, and a variety of control options, this game pack offers a mix of nostalgia and challenge for players. The collection also includes an original GameBoy ROM image for an added blast from the past.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Tower of 100 Floors is a fun and challenging roguelike shooter with great pixel art and replayability.
Spookids is an enjoyable top-down shooter with charming graphics and a fun gameplay loop, making it a standout in the collection.
Wishing Sarah offers a simple yet engaging experience with easy puzzles and a nostalgic art style reminiscent of old Pokemon games.

Many games in the collection are buggy, unfinished, or feel like prototypes rather than polished products.
Cosmic Rain and Killing Moon suffer from poor controls and design oversights, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Curse Bringer is a lackluster text-based adventure that fails to engage players, feeling empty and uninteresting.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The graphics in "Wishing Sarah" are characterized by a simple, retro pixel art style reminiscent of old Pokémon games, which some players find charming and fun, despite needing some polish. The game effectively contrasts its cartoonish visuals with horror elements, creating a false sense of security. Overall, the graphics are described as cute and atmospheric, contributing positively to the game's appeal, though opinions vary on their execution and polish.
- “Not overly challenging, but super fun and has an awesome art style, plus the 4 character options are all so cute.”
- “The graphics are lovely, and the music is great.”
- “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
- “Wishing Sarah is a simple top-down adventure game with a Game Boy graphical style.”
- “I kinda dig the graphics, but they also need some polish.”
- “The graphics go for a kids storybook style rather than a pixel style, and they're super charming.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
14%
21%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and a variety of well-balanced weapons, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some reviews note that certain mechanics can be frustrating or underwhelming, and a few games lack depth, offering a more simplistic or bland gameplay experience. Overall, while the gameplay is solid and engaging for many, it may not innovate or provide enough challenge for all players.
- “Great shoot'em up overall, the pixel art is gorgeous and the gameplay is incredibly fun.”
- “It has a wide variety of weapons which are very well balanced; they all are consistent while being pretty different gameplay-wise, and that's a pretty incredible feat for a game to pull.”
- “The gameplay flows really well, and the controls are really smooth.”
- “Also, the pit mechanic is pretty infuriating.”
- “Overall, this is a nice little story, but there's pretty much zero gameplay.”
- “The 'rolling' mechanic is not very useful, since it makes you slow down to a nearly full stop.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the reviewed games varies significantly, with some players finding it irritating or repetitive, such as in "Wishing Sarah," where a short loop detracts from the experience. In contrast, titles like "Killing Moon" are praised for their atmospheric and charming soundtracks that enhance the overall gameplay. However, some games suffer from poorly synced music, which can negatively impact the enjoyment of rhythm-based minigames.
- “It's cute and the music is nice too.”
- “Killing Moon is a point-and-click adventure with cool Genesis-esque pixel graphics and nice atmospheric music.”
- “The graphics are lovely, and the music is great.”
- “The music is a 5 second loop that will drain 1% of your sanity each minute you play.”
- “There are about 2 soundtracks that are used kinda randomly, the main character or any of the characters she interacts with aren't interesting at all.”
- “I couldn't bring myself to play much of it due to the very bizarre problem with the music.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The story in Cosmic Rain is described as a short and simplistic tutorial that lacks depth and character development, leaving players wanting a more fleshed-out narrative. While some appreciate the charming graphics and find the plot interesting, others criticize the lack of engaging gameplay and the reliance on text without visual support. Overall, the game presents a decent but underdeveloped story experience that could benefit from more content and interaction.
- “Apart from that, this game is a decent graphic adventure, with a decent horror story to boot.”
- “The gameplay is really basic, but the nice sad story and funny writing make the game enjoyable all the way to the end.”
- “The only downside of this game is that it is pretty short; I would love to have this as a completed game with a fully fleshed out story.”
- “Honestly, playing through anything with just text and a black background is pretty boring for me. When the game is so short that the characters aren't even introduced properly or the plot isn't interesting and goes nowhere, it feels like I just played nothing.”
- “The story mode in Cosmic Rain is essentially a tutorial.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a delightful contrast between its colorful graphics and silly music against the dark actions of the main character, creating a unique comedic atmosphere. Players appreciate the witty writing and the enjoyable, albeit basic, gameplay that keeps the experience engaging. Overall, the humor enhances the exploration and adds depth to the game's narrative.
- “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
- “The gameplay is really basic, but the nice sad story and funny writing make the game enjoyable all the way to the end.”
- “My personal favorite was a first-person exploration game; it just had a good sense of humor that you will need while exploring this bundle.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in these games varies widely, with "Wishing Sarah" creating an unsettling tension without relying on jumpscares, while "Killing Moon" combines charming pixel graphics with atmospheric music to enhance its adventure. In contrast, "Worship the Demon Lord" features a creepy-cute aesthetic that humorously juxtaposes its darker themes with a whimsical Halloween vibe. Overall, each game effectively uses its unique visual and auditory elements to craft distinct atmospheres that enhance the player experience.
- “Wishing Sarah is a short adventure game with some easy puzzles and an extremely unsettling atmosphere that doesn't rely on cheap jumpscares to make the player feel a false sense of horror.”
- “Killing Moon is a point-and-click adventure with cool Genesis-esque pixel graphics and nice atmospheric music.”
- “Wishing Sarah is a short adventure game with some easy puzzles and an extremely unsettling atmosphere that doesn't rely on cheap jump scares to make the player feel a false sense of horror.”
- “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its high replayability, largely due to its numerous achievements and the extensive time required to complete it, making it a title that players may engage with for a long time.
- “This is one of the games with the highest replayability in this pack; you'll probably be stuck with it for a long time before you can complete it (hell, I didn't even complete it yet).”
- “It ends up being the game with the most replayability value out of the pack for the number of achievements this game has.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including freezing issues and incomplete features. Despite some fixes, players continue to encounter persistent problems that suggest the game feels unfinished.
- “Most of the games don't seem to be finished. I'm not just referring to their short length, but rather how buggy and broken they are presented.”
- “Edit: The no dialogue bug was fixed, but now whenever you grab the vodka and leave the bathroom after talking to the two people, the game just freezes. I can't move or do anything. It's problem after problem with this game, it seems.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game creates a striking emotional contrast through its wholesome visuals and playful music, which humorously juxtapose the dark actions of the main character, eliciting a unique blend of amusement and discomfort.
- “The wholesome atmosphere set by the colorful graphics and silly music contrasts hilariously with the horrible things the main character does.”