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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character animation and voice acting are top-notch, creating a charming and immersive experience.
- The atmosphere is spooky yet family-friendly, reminiscent of a Disney haunted house ride.
- It's a delightful short experience that is perfect for introducing newcomers to VR, especially around Halloween.
- The experience is very short, typically lasting around 20 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
- There is a lack of interactivity and exploration, making it feel more like a VR movie than a game.
- The absence of subtitles and audio settings can detract from the experience, particularly for players with hearing impairments.
- music26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received praise for its quality, featuring a standout musical number and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with audio balancing, making it difficult to hear dialogue and background music clearly. Despite these concerns, the voice acting and character animations were highlighted as exceptional, contributing to a memorable and immersive atmosphere.
“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.”
“There's a really awesome musical number.”
“I have 3 different characters/figures 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/noises either.”
“I don't even usually like musical numbers.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and immersive, slightly cartoony visuals that enhance the overall experience. Users noted the natural movement of NPCs and a smooth performance at 60fps, contributing to a delightful cinematic VR atmosphere. The combination of excellent graphics, sound, and voice acting creates a memorable experience, particularly suited for the Halloween spirit.
“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, and music are all of excellent quality.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is based on actual events and presents a short, linear narrative that focuses on character exploration rather than a complex plot. While some players appreciate the charming, Disney-like spooky elements and moments of surprise, many express a desire for a more developed storyline, as the experience feels brief and lacking depth. Overall, it offers a light-hearted, engaging atmosphere but may leave players wanting more.
“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.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the experience is highly praised for its spooky yet accessible vibe, reminiscent of a 'Disney haunted mansion' style, enhanced by professional voice acting and atmospheric music. While the experience leans more towards a VR movie than a traditional game, it effectively showcases impressive technology and creates an engaging environment that appeals to a wide audience. However, some reviewers suggest that adding more background elements and sound variety could further enrich the ambiance.
“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.”
- humor6 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. It features a blend of singing, jump scares, and light-hearted humor, creating an enjoyable experience without any graphic content.
“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.”
- gameplay4 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 interaction. 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, with a very nice atmosphere and mild scares that almost anyone can enjoy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with impressive graphics and natural NPC movements. Performance on a 1080 graphics card is average, maintaining a stable 60fps without noticeable hiccups.
“Graphically, it looks great. NPC movements were pretty natural, and performance with a 1080 was average. It cut to 60fps (half120), but it was pleasant and without hiccups.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted for its exceptional design, animation, and voice acting, creating an immersive experience that feels 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, too, 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability for solo players, making it potentially overpriced for individual use; however, it is considered a worthwhile addition to a collection for entertaining guests at parties.
“The price might be a little high if you're buying for just yourself (not a huge amount of replay value), but if you're buying this to have something 'spooky' in your library for visitors or parties, it's well worth it.”
