Strobophagia: Rave Horror

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Strobophagia: Rave Horror is a single player survival puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by EmeraldPawn and was released on October 28, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Strobophagia: Rave Horror," attend the Headless Rave Festival where freedom has a deadly price. Navigate a psychedelic landscape, evade a sinister presence, and solve twisted puzzles to escape. Utilize an in-game smartphone to aid in your survival as you try to maintain your sanity in this classic survival horror experience.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

music24 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a stunning art style and vibrant visuals that create an engaging atmosphere.
The soundtrack is fantastic, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the rave theme.
The unique gameplay mechanics, such as using a cellphone for clues and interactions, add an interesting twist to the horror genre.

The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't justify its price, especially given the limited content.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and glitches.
The horror elements are often lacking, with some players feeling more confused than scared, and the game sometimes feels more like a maze than a true horror experience.

music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its exceptional quality and how it enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack, characterized by a mix of rave and horror elements, is described as top-tier and integral to the game's atmosphere, although some players noted a lack of variety in tracks. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, making the game worth playing for fans of engaging soundscapes.
- “What makes or breaks this game is honestly the music; without it, it would be completely pointless to even try to play in the first place.”
- “The music and the visuals are easily the best aspects of the game.”
- “The aesthetic and the soundtrack to this game is simply fantastic, definitely very unique.”
- “For a game that deals with 'raves', there is a distinct lack of music in this game.”
- “Maybe 3 or 4 songs but none of them really give you that rave feels.”
- “The bright lights and music aren't what will get you; it will be the random screeching loud scream mixed in with a bunch of different color filters that will send you into cardiac arrest.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and unique art style, featuring neon accents and a festival-like atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the stunning visuals and how they complement the game's soundtrack, creating an engaging and immersive environment. While some note minor technical issues, the overall aesthetic is considered a standout feature that makes the game enjoyable, especially for fans of visually striking titles.
- “The visuals and music alone made me want the game as soon as I saw it, and I think it is absolutely beautifully done.”
- “The adrenaline-pumping music you hear throughout the game, otherworldly sophisticated neon stage arrangements, and the pretty cool raver aesthetics are not like any other.”
- “The unique visuals combined with the uncommon occult influences really do tee this game up to being a unique experience.”
- “This does leave me conflicted, because the art assets are gorgeous and should be worth the weight of its tag, but with everything else falling short in terms of gameplay, story, atmosphere, and even music -- because I spent a good amount of time mostly in silence in this game, the visuals aren’t enough to prop the game’s value up.”
- “Neat visuals, gameplay hook was kinda meh but fine for a horror game.”
- “While it may be brief and somewhat janky, Strobophagia won me over with its distinct neon occult aesthetic and delirious atmosphere.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as concise yet muddled, with a unique premise that struggles with vague plot elements and loose threads. While some players appreciated the immersive atmosphere and innovative storytelling methods, many felt the narrative lacked depth and coherence, particularly in its execution and character development. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, offering an interesting experience but ultimately falling short in terms of engagement and clarity.
- “While not quite a walking sim, it still kept gameplay to a minimum to focus on the story at hand.”
- “A truly unique experience in terms of the game's setting, story, and atmosphere.”
- “I love this game; immersive, interesting, and unique story and ambience.”
- “The story is very muddled and vague.”
- “The plot has very little sustenance in an occult sense.”
- “You encounter some pretty significant characters that don’t really seem to get their place in the story, like Phix, Ami, or Hedonis, even though they impact the game in some pretty large ways.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and creepy qualities, enhanced by outstanding visuals and music that create a unique and immersive experience. Many players appreciate the blend of horror elements with a vibrant aesthetic, although some critiques mention that the atmosphere can falter due to gameplay issues or lack of depth. Overall, the game's distinct atmosphere is a significant highlight, making it worth exploring for those who enjoy a chilling yet visually captivating environment.
- “Great music, scary atmosphere, fun to explore.”
- “Brilliant atmosphere and visuals.”
- “Absolutely amazing in every aspect, the devs are hardworking and did a wonderful job creating a rave-like atmosphere while maintaining a scary and on-edge vibe.”
- “In summary, I cannot recommend this game. While the game is easy on the eyes (unless you suffer from photosensitivity), it lacks in most other categories such as depth, plot progression, and even overall scare and atmosphere.”
- “Even things that may have been intended to have been well-placed or deserved jumpscares didn’t get a response because I was either frustrated with other parts of the game or the atmosphere didn’t match to get the reaction it was aiming for.”
- “This does leave me conflicted, because the art assets are gorgeous and should be worth the weight of its tag, but with everything else falling short in terms of gameplay, story, atmosphere, and even music -- because I spent a good amount of time mostly in silence in this game, the visuals aren’t enough to prop the game’s value up.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring an intriguing atmosphere and unique mechanics like cellphone interactions, but it often feels underdeveloped and simplistic, with minimal puzzles and tasks. While the game offers a captivating experience with its rave horror theme and artistic visuals, many players found the gameplay lacking in depth and variety, leading to a somewhat linear and short experience. Overall, the game is enjoyable but may not justify its price tag due to its limited gameplay content.
- “The gameplay is really interesting and captivating as well.”
- “With the unique gameplay of signals and connection, this rave style festival game is honestly a work of art to experience.”
- “The game has a great atmosphere, and a cool gameplay with the in-game phone, has different endings and lots of puzzles!”
- “Feeling very lost and confused as I lacked the context and understanding of the mechanics.”
- “Most of the mechanics feel underdeveloped and underused, like the Wi-Fi system and sending photos.”
- “The gameplay aspect was somewhat lacking; there weren't many puzzles and tasks to do, and they were always quite simple to figure out.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with multiple users reporting it as "buggy" and "unplayable" at launch. Many expressed disappointment over the technical issues overshadowing the game's potential, despite its intriguing concept and appealing music. Overall, the stability issues have led to a lack of recommendations from players.
- “Too buggy to play.”
- “The concept of a rave horror is cool and the music is great, but as the game currently stands, I cannot recommend it because it's a buggy mess to the point that it's unplayable.”
- “It was a bit buggy on release and I wish there'd been a bit more content and more expansion on the plot.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be poorly optimized, with users experiencing performance issues even on high-end gaming rigs and at the lowest settings, alongside various bugs affecting gameplay.
- “Poorly optimized; it didn't run well on my high-end gaming rig, even on the lowest settings.”
- “There are some problems with performance optimization and bugs.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its fun and intriguing gameplay, enhanced by a spooky atmosphere. Reviewers have rated it highly, indicating a strong desire to revisit the experience.
- “This game has a lot of replay value; it's fun and intriguing with a spooky overtone. I give it 10 out of 10!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's character development is marked by surreal designs and environments, which contribute to a unique and immersive experience. However, the depth of character growth and emotional arcs may vary, leaving some players wanting more substantial development. Overall, the artistic choices enhance the narrative but may overshadow character progression.