The Monstrous Horror Show
- April 21, 2023
- kaniheadcrab
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"The Monstrous Horror Show" is a horror adventure game with RPG elements, where four girls explore an abandoned hospital, solve puzzles, and evade mysterious monsters. The game features striking pixel art, a deep story with four interconnected perspectives, and a blend of horror, humor, and emotion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging and funny dialogues that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a good amount of content and replay value, with multiple character storylines and endings to explore.
- The art quality is high, and the story is intriguing, keeping players invested throughout the gameplay.
- There are no animated CGs, and the voice acting is limited to moans only, which may disappoint some players.
- The process of unlocking memories and endings can be tedious, requiring players to intentionally lose fights or fail events.
- Some scenes are highly disturbing and may not be suitable for all players, leading to mixed feelings about the game's content.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and multifaceted, featuring multiple character storylines that intertwine and can be explored in any order, enhancing replayability. Players can unlock various endings and memories by making different choices, which adds depth to the narrative experience. While the story includes typical horror elements and some controversial themes, it is well-crafted with high-quality art and character development, keeping players invested throughout the gameplay.
“The story is fairly interesting; it follows several intermingling character storylines that you can do in any order.”
“Very good story, spread throughout the 4 main chapters and more.”
“Clearing the mission doesn't fully unlock a gallery, so you have to intentionally lose fights or fail events to unlock the memory.”
“The story was such a rollercoaster; I was expecting at first some spooky abandoned hospital place, but I got cinema in the end.”
“Story unfolds with minor cutscenes and documents throughout gameplay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by light puzzles, exploration, and occasional forced encounters, but is generally considered basic and somewhat clunky, primarily involving item collection and navigating hallways. While it features hidden content and advanced mechanics, the overall experience is more about the horror atmosphere and story progression through minor cutscenes and documents rather than complex gameplay.
“Puzzles are relatively light, but there's some hidden content and advanced mechanics.”
“Let's go with gameplay first; it begins with exploration, puzzles, and forced fights if you get caught.”
“The main gameplay comes from exploration; you need to press 'Z' over most things to get supplies and, more importantly, reports (not necessary).”
“The gameplay really isn't anything special; it's mostly just walking down hallways and collecting items, with the occasional chase scene that is kind of clunky to play.”
“Let's go with gameplay first: it begins with exploration, puzzles, and forced fights if you get caught.”
“The main 'gameplay' comes from exploration; you need to press 'Z' over most things to get supplies and, more importantly, reports (which are not necessary).”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging and funny dialogues, which stand out in the h-game genre. Players find the experience to be bizarre yet entertaining, with unexpected plot twists and scenes that elicit genuine laughter, contributing to its overall fun despite the horror theme.
“The dialogues are funny and engaging, which rarely happens for me while playing h-games.”
“Despite having horror in the title, it was a very fun game with funny scenes that made me giggle.”
“Surprisingly, the game has at least 5 hours of gameplay, decent replay value, funny dialogue, and a completely unexpected story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's eerie atmosphere significantly enhances immersion, supported by a complementary soundtrack that, while not particularly unique, effectively contributes to the overall experience.
“The eerie atmosphere enhances immersion, and the soundtrack, while not unique, complements it nicely.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing players into its world with every detail.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the eerie atmosphere and contributes to immersion, though it is noted to be unremarkable and not particularly unique.
“The eerie atmosphere enhances immersion, and the soundtrack, while not groundbreaking, complements the experience nicely.”
“The music perfectly sets the mood, creating an engaging backdrop that draws you deeper into the game.”
“The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of melodies that elevate the gameplay and make each moment memorable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers at least 5 hours of gameplay with decent replay value, bolstered by humorous dialogue and an unexpected storyline that encourages players to revisit the experience.
“Surprisingly, the game has at least 5 hours of gameplay, decent replay value, funny dialogue, and a completely unexpected story/plot line.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have been noted for their appeal, particularly in delivering visually engaging content that some users find worth the investment, despite the presence of numerous prompts.
