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The Haunting of Billy Classic

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54%Game Brain Score
optimization, atmosphere
gameplay, graphics
69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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The Haunting of Billy Classic is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Targon Studios and was released on February 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play as Billy, fighting your way through the randomly generated halls of an old, abandoned mansion! Fight through the halls, find and collect loot in the side rooms, buy from shops, and battle exciting bosses at the end of each set of hallways. And when you’re ready, unlock the basements to completely change the game with whole new challenges, enemies, bosses, and loot! More than 120 unique weap…

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
optimization1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a high level of customization and fluid combat, making it enjoyable for players.
  • Procedurally generated levels and a variety of weapon and costume combinations provide replayability and strategic depth.
  • The developer is responsive and frequently updates the game, adding new content and improving the overall experience.
  • Hit detection is poor, leading to frustrating combat experiences where attacks may not register.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, making gameplay feel repetitive and simplistic.
  • Controls are unresponsive and the user interface is poorly designed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and derivative, with poor controls and minimal content, leading to a repetitive and boring experience. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and find it suitable as a casual time-waster, those seeking depth and engagement will likely be disappointed.

    • “Other than that, loving the gameplay, atmosphere, and just overall feel of the game.”
    • “While the game's functional and can do the job in terms of a simple time waster, those looking for any sort of detailed or engaging gameplay are looking in the wrong place.”
    • “An intolerably crude and overly simplistic action roguelite with very little content, demonstrating derivative mechanics and possessing poor controls.”
    • “This roguelike has very simple mechanics.”
    • “The repetitive nature of combat got boring very quickly, as you're doing the same thing over and over again, even after 2 hours of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the menu layouts and user interface for appearing simplistic and lacking effort. However, others appreciated the retro art style, suggesting it adds a unique charm to the game, even if it doesn't effectively convey the story.

    • “The art style has a nice retro feel to it.”
    • “The menu layouts and user interface texts look like they could have been created with a simple raster graphics editor with little to no effort.”
    • “The aesthetic doesn't effectively convey the story that the game aims to tell.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is perceived as underwhelming, with users noting that it is poorly represented on the store page and lacks depth, reminiscent of classic NES titles. Additionally, the aesthetic choices do not effectively convey the narrative, leaving players wanting more substance.

    • “Much like the classic NES era of games, 'The Haunting of Billy' harkens back to a time when there isn't much in terms of story.”
    • “Wasted story presence in the store page.”
    • “The aesthetic doesn't do well to tell the story the game has to tell.”
    • “Much like the classic NES era of games that 'Haunting of Billy' harkens back to, there isn't much in terms of story.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly praised, with solid technical performance that maintains a consistent 144 frames per second, even during intense action and with numerous enemies on screen.

    • “The technical performance is solid regardless of how many enemies are on the screen and what type of action is taking place, locked in at 144 frames per second.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a key element that enhances the overall gameplay experience and contributes to the game's immersive feel.

    • “Other than that, I'm loving the gameplay, atmosphere, and just overall feel of the game.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the diverse weapon and costume combinations, which encourage exploration and excitement with each new piece acquired. This variety adds a fun twist that keeps players engaged in returning to the game.

    • “The weapon and costume combinations are a fun twist that give the game replayability. It was neat exploring some of the options available, and getting a new piece to wear was always exciting.”
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The Haunting of Billy Classic is a casual action adventure game.

The Haunting of Billy Classic is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Haunting of Billy Classic.

The Haunting of Billy Classic was released on February 26, 2016.

The Haunting of Billy Classic was developed by Targon Studios.

The Haunting of Billy Classic has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Haunting of Billy Classic is a single player game.

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