Terror At Oakheart

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In Terror at Oakheart, a side-scroll pixel-based game inspired by 80s horror films, you'll play various characters stalked and killed by the masked serial killer Teddy, who is controlled by a Lovecraftian beast. As you explore various set pieces in the Town of Oakheart, such as Teddy's house and the police station, you'll uncover the truth and fight to survive. Wishlist Massacre At The Mirage and Suffer The Night, two other games in the series.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

story25 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game effectively captures the essence of '80s slasher films, providing a nostalgic and immersive horror experience.
The pixel art and sound design are excellent, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
Playing as both the killer and the victims adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it engaging and entertaining.

The combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences during enemy encounters.
The game is quite short and linear, with some players feeling that the story and gameplay could have been more developed.
There are issues with checkpoints and cutscene repetition, particularly in the final chapter, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
48 mentions
52 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The story of "Terror at Oakheart" is a nostalgic homage to 80s and 90s horror, featuring a straightforward, linear narrative that embraces classic slasher tropes and includes multiple perspectives. While some players found the plot predictable and the gameplay limited, many appreciated the engaging atmosphere, retro art style, and the fun of playing as both the monster and its victims. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable and fitting for fans of the genre, despite its lack of depth and innovation.
- “Now then, the story is really good! I loved the aspect of getting to play as both the monster and his victims; that's a pretty unique concept. I also love how the story is chalk full of references to many works of horror, from classics like Friday the 13th to newer ones like Terrifier, and there are even some references to H.P. Lovecraft.”
- “Tainted Pact Games did a fantastic job bringing us an 80's slasher retro nightmare with a good storyline, captivating nostalgic graphics, and a killer soundtrack.”
- “A great story you would expect out of a game inspired by 80s films, with hilariously over-the-top death scenes, retro art, and amazing music.”
- “The story has a short, predictable arc that's inspired by a lot of 80's and 90's horror and tends to be a little on the nose about it.”
- “The story is just that of a slasher, and doesn't really innovate too much.”
- “The story lacks creativity and the gameplay consists mostly of walking with your current character down their linear path, maybe picking up an item on your way, until the antagonist kills them.”
graphics
27 mentions
59 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Terror at Oakheart" are widely praised for their detailed pixel art style, vibrant colors, and nostalgic homage to 80s and 90s slasher films, effectively creating a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's unique aesthetic, which combines excellent character designs and animations with a creepy ambiance, although some note that the gameplay can feel clunky at times. Overall, the visuals and sound design are highlighted as standout features that enhance the retro horror experience.
- “The pixel graphics art style is really good, very detailed with character designs, scenery and animation, also a good use of colors, especially the color red as it really pops out and the kill animations by Teddy are just fantastic.”
- “Tainted Pact Games did a fantastic job bringing us an 80's slasher retro nightmare with a good storyline, captivating nostalgic graphics, and a killer soundtrack.”
- “Its pixel graphics and numerous references to 80s and 90s slasher classics give the game a unique charm, making players feel as if they've traveled back in time.”
- “4/10 short pixel graphics slasher homage, with excellent atmosphere but the gameplay is just too damned clunky for it to be that fun.”
- “Graphics, sound, gameplay, controls...all of it has the retro vibe.”
- “Despite its pixel graphics, the game effectively creates creepy and frightening scenes.”
gameplay
27 mentions
26 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics of playing both the killer and the victim, as well as the retro aesthetic and atmosphere. However, many critiques highlight its simplicity, linearity, and clunky mechanics, particularly in combat and puzzle-solving, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals and sound design are praised, the gameplay itself is often described as lacking depth and polish, leading to player disengagement over time.
- “I enjoy the mechanics of playing different characters.”
- “The gameplay is very good; it's a combination of action, light puzzle solving, killing certain characters, and doing a bit of a fetch quest. I also really like the aspect of getting to play the killer but also getting to play the victim—that's a neat concept.”
- “I loved the pixel graphics, 80’s slasher vibe, and very exciting gameplay!”
- “The gameplay in this game is very simple.”
- “This would have been a great 2D survival horror if at least half of the care had been invested in the gameplay, compared to what the devs spent on pixel art and atmosphere-related stuff (writing, music, animations, etc).”
- “Puzzles are basically just going around to find the thing that you need, and the survival horror sections are plagued with clunky reloading mechanics, weird hitboxes that are just as exploitable as they are unpredictable, and enemies that are such bullet sponges that the fact that they are easy will not stop you from dying to them because you thought that your dodge had just one more iframe than you thought it did.”
music
22 mentions
59 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 80s slasher vibes, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and storytelling. While many players appreciate the quality and style of the soundtrack, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of music, artwork, and dialogue contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “Tainted Pact Games did a fantastic job bringing us an 80's slasher retro nightmare with a good storyline, captivating nostalgic graphics, and a killer soundtrack.”
- “The music and story gave me total slasher vibes the entire time.”
- “A great story you would expect out of a game inspired by 80s films with hilariously over-the-top death scenes, retro art, and amazing music.”
- “Because of this, the short soundtrack becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “The music gets a little bit repetitive for my taste though, and there's a significant difficulty spike by the final chapter.”
- “This would have been a great 2D survival horror if at least half of the care had been invested in the gameplay compared to what the devs spent on pixel art and atmosphere-related stuff (writing, music, animations, etc).”
atmosphere
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ability to evoke the nostalgic feel of 1980s slasher films and classic SNES games, with strong visuals, sound design, and engaging environments that create an engrossing experience. While some reviewers noted that the gameplay mechanics could be clunky, the overall ambiance and artistic elements are considered the standout features, making it a compelling choice for fans of campy horror.
- “The best thing about this game is the graphics and atmosphere that evokes the 1980's slasher movie feeling.”
- “The atmosphere really sells it all.”
- “This would have been a great 2D survival horror if at least half of the care had been invested in the gameplay compared to what the devs spent on pixel art and atmosphere-related elements (writing, music, animations, etc).”
- “It's solidly executed mechanics-wise; however, the real stars are the visuals, sound design, and atmosphere.”
- “I haven't completed the game yet, but I can confirm that the atmosphere is completely engrossing and will leave players thrilled and chilled during and between scary events.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and cumbersome, particularly during combat and when facing end-game bosses, where repetitive dialogue adds to the frustration. While the overall experience is enjoyable and the sound design and visuals are praised, certain elements feel unnecessarily prolonged, detracting from the fun.
- “Also at the end-game bosses, you have to tediously repeat the dialog before every attempt.”
- “Sound design and visuals are great, though there were a few parts where I felt like things got a little extra tedious to pad the game time.”
- “Combat is tedious and cumbersome and becomes annoying really quickly.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the pixel graphics and character designs are praised for their detail and vibrant use of color, particularly red, the reviews do not provide specific insights into character development itself, focusing more on visual aesthetics and animation quality.
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its 80s film-inspired storytelling, featuring hilariously exaggerated death scenes, retro art style, and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the comedic experience.
- “A great story you would expect out of a game inspired by 80s films, featuring hilariously over-the-top death scenes, retro art, and amazing music.”