Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

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Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a horror theme. It was developed by Relevo and was released on November 21, 2025. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise.

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Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game is easy to pick up and works well as a chaotic couch co-op experience, making it fun to play with friends.
The retro visuals and soundtrack provide a nostalgic charm, especially for fans of arcade classics and the Terrifier franchise.
The over-the-top violence and humor capture the spirit of the Terrifier movies, appealing to die-hard fans.

The gameplay feels slow, clunky, and repetitive, with a lack of variety in combat mechanics and enemy design.
The story is confusing and poorly executed, with random level progression that detracts from the overall experience.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and game mechanics, significantly hinder the gameplay experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
57%
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The gameplay has received significant criticism for being slow, clunky, and repetitive, with many players noting a lack of refinement and variety in combat mechanics. The grapple mechanic and the requirement to repeatedly tap buttons to recover from knockdowns have been particularly frustrating. Overall, while the game offers some stylistic elements, it fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience, making it hard to justify its price point.
- “Each chapter could feature a different playable character with their own story and gameplay style.”
- “And the game could continue with more chapters, each offering unique characters, perspectives, and gameplay moments.”
- “Similar gameplay to Scott Pilgrim.”
- “The only thing worse than the gameplay is the lack of optimization.”
- “Honestly, for the $20 price tag, it isn’t worth it. However, on sale maybe for $5 or $10 I could somewhat justify the purchase. But even then, as beat 'em ups go, it’s sluggish, slow-paced, and feels clunky and repetitive. It gets stale quickly due to the lack of variety in combos, movesets, or combat mechanics. Sure, the finishing moves are a neat touch along with the gore, but it gets repetitive too. Overall, the game isn’t worth the $20 price tag, but I’ve also seen way worse beat 'em up titles.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, slow, and annoying.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and poorly developed, primarily serving as a backdrop for repetitive boss battles rather than a cohesive narrative. Players find the plot confusing, especially for fans of the movie, and suggest that a more structured, character-driven approach would enhance the experience. While some enjoy the nostalgic elements and easter eggs, the overall consensus is that the story lacks depth and fails to provide sufficient motivation for replayability.
- “Just completed the story mode and honestly had a ton of fun with it.”
- “For what it’s worth, it’s fun to go in, beat the story, enjoy the many easter eggs from the Terrifier movies, and call it a day.”
- “Each chapter could feature a different playable character with their own story and gameplay style.”
- “The story is completely different from the movie, which makes it confusing for fans.”
- “The whole story is about an hour long (or even less), with only six levels total.”
- “This is not a game to buy for the story or even the mechanics.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic charm and energetic metal tracks, while others find it repetitive and lacking urgency. While fans of arcade classics and metal may enjoy the soundtrack, several players criticize it for being annoying and not fitting the game's action. Overall, the music is seen as a divisive aspect, with opinions ranging from fantastic to astonishingly bad.
- “The retro visuals and soundtrack give it a nostalgic charm, especially for fans of arcade classics and the Terrifier franchise.”
- “As a metalhead, the soundtrack definitely slaps, so no complaints with the music other than it could use more tracks.”
- “Good number of characters to choose from, art (both contexts) is great, music rips (I don't know what the other complainers heard, but I thought it was a great soundtrack).”
- “The looping music is loud, annoying, and gets on your nerves fast.”
- “The music is astonishingly bad.”
- “Taken out of context, the composition is okay, but music is supposed to complement the action, and this is just like music that should be from some other game as it's just slow, drawn-out rock with zero urgency or excitement.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics are characterized by a nostalgic retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of arcade classics, featuring a mix of charming 2D artwork and bloody gore animations. However, some elements are criticized for appearing low-quality, reminiscent of MS Paint drawings, leading to a perception that the game feels more like a fan project than a polished title, especially given its $20 price point. Overall, while the art style has its merits, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Art style and bloody gore animations.”
- “Aesthetic: 10/10.”
- “The graphics are passable, but some things look like MS Paint drawings.”
- “We paid 20 bucks, and with respect to the aesthetic, from a gameplay perspective it feels like a fan game.”
- “The retro visuals and soundtrack give it a nostalgic charm, especially for fans of arcade classics and the Terrifier franchise.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the branching paths and various game modes that enhance replay value, others criticize it severely, citing a lack of incentive to replay. Overall, opinions range from very low ratings to a more favorable view for multiplayer experiences, particularly among fans of the genre.
- “A beat 'em up game that is easy to get into with friends. Four-player co-op and plenty of game modes add to the replay value. The game has a balance of humor and carnage. Terrifier and horror fans will enjoy it.”
- “Replayability: 1/10.”
- “There is zero replayability here, and if it weren’t licensed as a Terrifier video game, I would have never, ever spent $1 on it or even wasted my time playing it.”
- “Branching paths in stages to add replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is severely lacking, with many users expressing that it detracts significantly from the overall experience, even more so than the gameplay itself.
- “The only thing worse than the gameplay is the lack of optimization.”
- “The game runs like a snail on high-end hardware; optimization is clearly not a priority.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it stutters and lags even on my top-tier PC.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, blending exaggerated gore with a playful tone as players navigate colorful pixel-art stages. It effectively balances humor and carnage, appealing particularly to fans of horror and the "Terrifier" franchise, while also providing an accessible co-op experience that enhances replay value.
- “You play as Art the Clown, hacking and smashing your way through colorful pixel-art stages filled with absurd enemies, exaggerated gore, and dark humor.”
- “The game has a balance of humor and carnage, making it enjoyable for both Terrifier and horror fans.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as problems with item pickups. While restarting from saved points generally functions correctly, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings.
- “Once I died, we started again from the saved point and it worked again like it should, but there are lots of bugs and glitches, including being unable to pick up items.”
- “It's pretty buggy, and the level and enemy design is weak at best.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting a lack of essential features and questionable design choices, such as the inability to exit the game normally on PC and the absence of online co-op options.
- “A few other questionable decisions (no option to exit the game on PC forcing you to alt-F4, no online co-op option) and I get the feeling this game was a little bit of a license cash grab.”
- “It lacks so many features; to call it anything other than a cash grab would be inaccurate.”

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