The Bad Kids

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The Bad Kids is a single player puzzle game with horror, drama, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Aluba Van+ and was released on January 17, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Bad Kids" is a suspense-filled game based on the TV series "Cat's Cradle," where players step into the shoes of Zhu Chaoyang. The game features 3D scenes with unique color, light, and shadow designs to create a horror-like environment. Players will confront their deepest fears and follow new stories that focus on the inner world of the characters, showcasing their struggles and liberation in an imaginative way.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story16 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features a strong storyline that keeps players engaged and wanting to uncover the mystery.
The visuals are beautiful and the voice acting is excellent, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
Puzzles are generally interesting and provide a sense of achievement, with many players finding them easy enough to progress without getting stuck.

Some puzzles can be confusing or too difficult, leading to frustration for players.
The game has bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in the later stages.
The pacing can feel slow at times, and the story may become overly complex or cliche for some players.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally engaging and well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing plot and strong character development, enhanced by excellent voice acting. While some find the storyline cliche or overly complex at times, the combination of horror elements and puzzle-solving keeps players invested. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, despite some inconsistencies in pacing and clarity.
- “The storyline is pretty interesting and makes you want to keep playing to uncover the mystery.”
- “I recommend this game to anyone who loves horror, puzzle games, and really excellent storytelling!”
- “Right from the beginning, you're hooked on how the story develops and how to escape your home with your very controlling mom who won't let you have a say in anything.”
- “If you are confused about the plot of this game like I was, I highly recommend you check out the TV show.”
- “Storyline is very... cliche.”
- “There are skippable chase scenes which is a plus if you just want to experience the story, but it's a bit inconsistent for which parts are skippable.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in each environment. Reviewers highlight the visuals as a significant strength, contributing to the overall immersive experience alongside the story and gameplay.
- “The visuals in this game are absolutely beautiful.”
- “Beautiful and unique art style that definitely took a lot of time and care for each environment.”
- “Pro: great atmosphere and dialogue, great social commentary, great graphics, great price, probably 10+ hours.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is approximately six hours long and, while some users feel the developers lacked confidence in this aspect, many still found it enjoyable alongside the story and visuals. Overall, the gameplay is considered satisfactory but may not fully meet expectations.
- “But overall, I really enjoyed the story, visuals, and gameplay :)”
- “- ��6 hr gameplay”
- “---{ gameplay }---”
- “It also feels like the developers lacked confidence in their gameplay aspects.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as thrilling yet oppressive, effectively conveying a sense of impending doom through repetitive gameplay and a narrative centered on mistakes and expectations. Players appreciate the engaging puzzles and the strong social commentary, alongside high-quality graphics, contributing to an immersive experience that lasts over ten hours.
- “Pro: great atmosphere and dialogue, great social commentary, great graphics, great price, probably 10+ hours.”
- “While the storyline is cliché, I enjoyed the thrilling atmosphere, and the puzzles were really fun, giving me a sense of achievement after solving them.”
- “The atmosphere is filled with this impending depression and doom by having to repeat several copies of the same days by making 'mistakes' that your mother keeps adamantly telling you to 'get it right' and behave.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to the availability of multiple endings, encouraging players to revisit the experience to explore different outcomes.
- “Offers significant replay value with multiple endings to explore.”
- “Provides great replayability due to the variety of endings available.”
- “Features high replay value thanks to its diverse endings.”
- “Offers some replay value for exploring different endings.”
- “Provides limited replay value due to a lack of significant changes in gameplay.”
- “The replayability is hindered by repetitive mechanics and predictable outcomes.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model primarily relies on ad-supported free access, requiring users to watch multiple ads every few minutes, while also offering a subscription option for $2 per month to bypass ads.
- “I will leave a link where you can watch them for free, but it makes you watch 6 ads every 8 minutes or so. You could also purchase a subscription for 2 dollars a month, which I did.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits stability issues, particularly in its later stages, where players encounter bugs that hinder gameplay. Additionally, while some puzzles are engaging, many are criticized for being overly difficult or lacking clear clues, contributing to a frustrating experience.
- “Some puzzles are fun and interesting, but the majority are way too hard or vague with little to no clues. On top of that, it's quite buggy in the later stages of the game.”