The Happyhills Homicide
- November 4, 2024
- Copperbolt
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Happyhills Homicide," players are welcome to a twisted town where they can fulfill dark desires and unleash their violent creativity, solving crimes in a unique and morbid fashion. With various ways to murder, investigate, and explore, this game offers a dark and humorous take on the traditional murder mystery genre. However, be warned, Happyhills is not for the faint of heart.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and puzzle-solving, with creative and entertaining gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- It's a free game that delivers high-quality graphics, a gripping story, and numerous references to classic slasher films, making it a must-play for horror fans.
- Players appreciate the short but impactful experience, with many expressing a desire for a sequel due to the game's enjoyable mechanics and intriguing narrative.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in about an hour, leaving them wanting more content.
- Some players found the controls limiting, particularly the inability to use WASD for movement, which could detract from the overall experience.
- The excessive gore and dark themes may not appeal to everyone, potentially alienating players who are sensitive to graphic violence.
- story25 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing and engaging narrative, which unfolds through gameplay and features unexpected twists and references to classic slasher films. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the storyline, despite its brevity, and many express a desire for a sequel due to the captivating experience it offers. Overall, the storytelling effectively combines horror elements with a compelling mystery, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“The game has a very interesting story that develops as the game progresses.”
“This game is amazing, it's well made, the story is great, love getting to play as both detective and killer, the horror movie references were great, but I'm left wanting more; please make a part 2, this was so much fun to play and I want more of it.”
“I'm not gonna spoil the story as it's probably a lot of people's first time going through this, but there is some sort of method to the madness when it comes to who he kills, and this game does throw you off quite a few times.”
“That may not sound like much, but the game slowly reveals the backstory of the serial killer and their motivations over the course of the game's 20 levels, unveiling quite an interesting mystery into their origins before its ominous ending.”
“The storytelling is subtle yet effective, letting the environments and actions paint a chilling picture of madness.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and satisfying mechanics, with a good balance of simplicity and challenge, particularly in puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the sharp design and attention to detail, as well as the engaging atmosphere created by the visuals and audio. While some note the game is relatively short, the overall experience is deemed enjoyable and worth playing.
“The gameplay is fun, sometimes a bit tricky to understand what to do but not difficult still.”
“Pretty good slasher game, the gameplay is simple yet satisfying. The visuals and audio create a good ambiance, and you learn the story as you progress. I had fun; in my opinion, it's a must-play. It's not too long and it's fun.”
“The gameplay is sharp and intelligently designed, showing clear care and attention to detail from the developers.”
“Gameplay involves you going through levels murdering people, but also having to solve puzzles along the way such as breaking a bottle to distract someone, timing thunderstorms so you don't wake up a dog, having to set off bear traps with a rake, etc. It's not hard at all, but also not blatantly obvious especially towards the last few levels.”
“I think the puzzles/gameplay are well done; the creator adds mechanics in as you play, and some puzzles can be a bit challenging at first.”
“Desde que vi a gameplay do ycro, eu fiquei com vontade de jogar, mas fiquei com o pé atrás quando vi que não estava na Steam, mas sim na Game Jolt. Agora que está aqui, eu pude jogar. Design muito bom, gráficos que não incomodam os olhos, história rasa que não intriga, mas tudo bem, e o final é bom. Dito isso, 7,5/10.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes the charm of early 2000s arcade and browser games, effectively enhancing its eerie atmosphere and dark humor. The graphics are praised for their quality and ability to contrast the game's graphic violence, creating a unique experience that blends retro aesthetics with chilling visuals. Overall, the art style complements the gameplay and storytelling, making it a standout title for fans of the genre.
“The retro aesthetic perfectly complements its eerie atmosphere, and the creative puzzles add a layer of fun.”
“The art style and aesthetic is great and the game's tone perfectly matches the notes of suspense, dark humor, and gore that this genre is known for.”
“The game has a pixel art style that gives it the feeling of being on an arcade machine.”
“It's a good throwback to the old-school edgy browser Flash/Shockwave games from the early 2000s, with way better graphics and it looks and runs way better.”
“The pixel graphics took me back to the old days and evoked a sense of nostalgia.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its brilliant composition and tension-building qualities. The soundtrack evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic horror games, and complements the game's charming pixel art and graphic violence effectively. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and immersive experience.
“The soundtrack is great too and otherwise there are plenty of hilarious moments.”
“Brilliant music creates a great atmosphere; all in all, Happyhills Homicide is a great little free-to-play game well worth your time.”
“The pixel art is deceptively charming, contrasting perfectly with the graphic violence, and the soundtrack heightens the tension in all the right ways.”
“Getting massive Splatterhouse 3 music vibes. Caw caw.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark, morbid comedy and over-the-top gory death scenes, providing plenty of hilarious moments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the unconventional approach, with witty lines and absurd situations that cater to those with a taste for both humor and horror. Overall, the game is highly recommended for its unique and entertaining take on the genre.
“The happyhills homicide delivers an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends retro aesthetics with dark, morbid humor.”
“Awesome plot, easy to follow, easy to control your character, challenging but not impossible, and the death scenes are both hilarious and over the top gory.”
“Highly recommended for those with a dark sense of humor and a love for unconventional horror experiences.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its retro aesthetic, eerie sound design, and grotesque pixel art, which together create a tense and immersive experience. While the unsettling themes and excessive gore may deter some players, the overall ambiance, enhanced by brilliant music, contributes to a compelling gameplay experience.
“The retro aesthetic perfectly complements its eerie atmosphere, and the creative puzzles add a layer of fun.”
“Brilliant music creates a great atmosphere; all in all, Happyhills Homicide is a great little free-to-play game well worth your time.”
“While the game nails its tense atmosphere with unsettling background sound design and grotesque pixel art, the excessive gore and morally unsettling premise might alienate many players.”
“The atmosphere feels disjointed, lacking a cohesive theme that makes it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real sense of dread or excitement.”
