The Haunted Graveyard
- October 8, 2018
- Holospark
Get on Steam"The Haunted Graveyard" is a first-person shooter horror game that takes place in a sprawling, interactive, and terrifying haunted graveyard. Players must navigate through the graveyard, battling hordes of undead creatures and solving puzzles to uncover the dark secrets of the graveyard. With a variety of weapons and abilities at your disposal, it's a fight for survival in this intense and immersive horror experience.
Reviews
- High production values with impressive character animation and voice acting, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere.
- The experience is fun and light-hearted, reminiscent of a Disney ride, making it suitable for a family-friendly Halloween activity.
- The short duration and engaging content make it a great introduction to VR for newcomers, with a delightful musical number adding to the experience.
- The experience is very short, lasting around 20-30 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players looking for more gameplay.
- Lack of interactivity and exploration, as it primarily functions as a linear walking simulator with minimal player agency.
- Absence of subtitles and audio settings can detract from the experience, particularly for players who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with a beautiful soundtrack and impressive musical numbers that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with audio balancing, making it difficult to hear dialogue and background music clearly. Overall, the combination of professional voice acting and atmospheric music contributes to a captivating and immersive environment.
“Fantastic game just for the song alone.”
“Great graphics, beautiful soundtrack, extraordinary voice acting and you're strolling through a graveyard late into the night.”
“The animation, graphics, audio acting, music is all of excellent quality.”
“I have 3 different characters talking to me, yet I cannot understand what they are practically saying to me, or even if they're singing a song to me.”
“I can't even hear the background music or noises either.”
“I don't even usually like musical numbers.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality, featuring slightly cartoony visuals that enhance the immersive experience. Users noted the natural movement of NPCs and smooth performance, even on a 1080 setup, contributing to a delightful cinematic VR atmosphere. Overall, the combination of excellent graphics, sound, and voice acting creates a memorable and engaging experience.
“Delightful cinematic VR — it transports you into another world using mesmerizing graphics and sound, such a thrill 😊 18+ mins.”
“✔️ Stunning graphics with great sound.”
“The animation, graphics, audio acting, music is all of excellent quality.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is based on actual events and presents a short, linear narrative set in a graveyard, featuring engaging characters and a light, Disney-like spooky atmosphere. While some players found the story lacking in depth and complexity, they appreciated the character development and a few surprising moments. Overall, the experience is brief but enjoyable, with a whimsical tone rather than a focus on horror.
“Based on actual events, and this is a true story.”
“It is very short, and I wish there was more of the story since the characters are very cool!”
“There is no story at all, but you are learning about the characters as you go.”
“Really short, Disney-like spooky story in a graveyard.”
“Fairly linear, but that's fine given the nature of the story.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the experience is highly praised for its immersive qualities, reminiscent of a "Disney haunted mansion" style, featuring stunning visuals and professional voice acting that enhance the spooky yet accessible ambiance. While the gameplay is minimal, the overall ambiance, including atmospheric music and mild scares, creates an enjoyable environment suitable for a wide audience. However, some reviewers suggest that adding more background elements and sound variety could further enrich the experience.
“The facial capture and voice acting are the highlight, but this is enhanced by a gorgeous and atmospheric 'Disney Haunted Mansion' style environment.”
“Awesome atmosphere, attractive NPCs, superb voice acting.”
“While it's more like sitting through a VR movie than it is a game, the demonstration of the technology combined with the obvious ability of the team to create a really neat atmosphere is well worth the $5 ticket price I paid for the experience - an investment I figured for the team to efforts like this in the future.”
“The atmosphere is spooky without being terrifying, and the environments look great.”
“Perhaps more spooky things going on in the background, variety and animation of ghosts, and maybe a bit more atmosphere in the sound.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by funny and memorable characters that players wish to engage with further, complemented by elements like singing and jump scares. Overall, the humor is light-hearted and accessible, avoiding graphic content while still delivering enjoyable comedic moments.
“The characters are funny and memorable; I was left wanting to interact with them more.”
“There's singing, jump scares, and good humor!”
“Nothing graphic here... even a bit of humor.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, primarily serving as a showcase for VR experiences rather than offering substantial interactive elements. However, it features a pleasant atmosphere and mild scares, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
“A short little adventure for showing off VR to others, not really any gameplay but very nice atmosphere and mild scares so that almost anyone can enjoy.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are impressive, with natural NPC movements, and while performance on a 1080 setup averages around 60fps, it runs smoothly without any noticeable hiccups.
“Graphically, it looks great. NPC movements were pretty natural, and performance with a 1080 was average. It capped at 60fps (half of 120), but it was pleasant and without hiccups.”
“Graphically, it looks great, NPCs' movements were pretty natural, but performance with a 1080 was average. It dropped to 60fps (half of 120), which was pleasant and without hiccups.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.”
“Despite the appealing visuals, the optimization is lacking, causing long loading times and inconsistent performance across different systems.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its high-quality designs, animation, and voice acting, creating an immersive experience akin to a theme park ride. The pacing and variety of events contribute to a captivating narrative that enhances the overall engagement with the characters.
“The character designs, animation, and acting are all top-notch, and the pacing, variety, and presentation of events are so well done that it feels like a theme park ride - it really has a haunted mansion-like feel.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability for solo players, making it potentially overpriced for individual use; however, it is considered a worthwhile addition for group settings or parties seeking a spooky experience.
“The price might be a little high if you're buying for just yourself, as there's not a huge amount of replay value. However, if you're purchasing this to have something 'spooky' in your library for visitors or parties, it's well worth it.”
