Sunshine Manor
- October 28, 2021
- Fossil Games
Get on SteamIn "Sunshine Manor," players step into the role of Ada, who bravely decides to spend a night in a haunted mansion filled with ghosts, demons, and other horrors. This 8-bit horror adventure game, set before the events of "Camp Sunshine," features hand-drawn graphics, an 80s-inspired soundtrack, and a blend of horror, comedy, and retro charm. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets while evading the cunning Shadow Man.
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Reviews
- The game features a consistent story with charming pixel art and a fantastic soundtrack that captures an 80s nostalgia vibe.
- Gameplay is engaging with the use of psychic powers, providing a mix of exploration and puzzle-solving that keeps players entertained.
- The humor and horror elements are well-integrated, making for a fun haunted house adventure that is enjoyable for both new players and fans of the original.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, with excessive backtracking and some gameplay mechanics feeling basic or underdeveloped.
- Technical issues, such as cutscene freezes and save problems, can hinder the overall experience and replayability.
- Some puzzles lack intuitive design, leading to moments of frustration rather than satisfaction when solved.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, noted for its consistency and interesting pacing, though some players found it overly verbose with excessive exposition on fetch quests and character backstories. The absence of edgy humor and shock gore allows the narrative to carve out its own unique horror and humor. However, the experience can be marred by technical issues, such as save loss, which forces players to replay significant portions of the game.
“The story is interesting and the game's pacing is good.”
“- simple, but fun story.”
“Somehow Steam didn't keep my save, so I had to play 35% of the game all over again, and there is a lot of talking and explaining why you're doing various fetch quests and what an enemy's backstory is.”
“The final blow was the [spoiler] maid quest where you're collecting the garbage.”
“The edgy humor and shock gore are gone, letting the game find its own horror and humor from its story.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features colorful pixel visuals and engaging sound design, but is criticized for being somewhat rough and lacking challenge, with certain sections feeling barebones. While the introduction of psychic powers adds a strategic layer, the overall experience is described as more leisurely and less intense compared to its predecessor, making it charming yet not particularly replayable.
“The psychic powers add a nice dynamic to the gameplay, getting the player to decide whether to spend their energy on a dash or an attack.”
“The mechanics are nice and simple but add a little risk/reward to it.”
“The gameplay between cutscenes and talking is too basic and short to feel 'worthwhile' playing again.”
“There is no hiding from an unkillable slasher this time; gameplay is all exploration, obstacle avoidance, and leisurely aggression, which provides a stimulating, though seldom exhilarating, experience.”
“It has quite a bit more personality and polish than the first game, even if the gameplay is less tense.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their colorful pixel art and charming retro aesthetic, effectively capturing an 80's horror vibe. The art style and atmosphere are enhanced by a fantastic soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience, despite some gameplay roughness. The transition from RPG Maker visuals to a more cartoonish style in [i]sunshine manor[/i] is particularly noted as a positive evolution.
“The graphics are beautiful, with classic pixel art and a really great atmosphere bolstered by the soundtrack (which is absolutely fantastic too!).”
“[i]Sunshine Manor[/i] sheds the RPG Maker appearance of the first game and ramps up the cartoonishness in both graphics and tone.”
“The art style and music were top notch!”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic quality and ability to evoke memories of classic films, complementing the beautiful pixel art and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as fantastic and a standout feature, making it a recommended aspect of the game.
“The pixel art is beautiful and the soundtrack really is something else too ... recommended!”
“The graphics are beautiful, with classic pixel art and a really great atmosphere bolstered by the soundtrack (which is absolutely fantastic too!).”
“The music is a trip down nostalgia-lane and the callbacks and references to old school movies are epic.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has shifted away from edgy humor and shock gore, instead deriving its horror and humor from the narrative itself, resulting in a more integrated and story-driven comedic experience.
“The edgy humor and shock gore are gone, letting the game find its own horror and humor from its story.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful classic pixel art and an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight how these elements work together to create an immersive and captivating environment.
“The graphics are beautiful, with classic pixel art and a really great atmosphere bolstered by the soundtrack (which is absolutely fantastic too!).”
