The Scary Square

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The Scary Square is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Lightning Games and was released on January 15, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

found out if Mister Square's was the killer and Discovered the darkness story by picking up tracks that make's him speak and try to find out who the killer was you will have too many choice's pick up one and see how Mr.Square interact with it, some of the tracks will make Mr.Square mad. to know if he's mad? keep your eye on the "DANGER BAR" or he will move (at least he will mo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and original concept, featuring a square as the main character in a horror setting.
The atmosphere is effectively creepy, with well-executed sound design that enhances the tension and suspense.
Despite its short length, the game provides an intriguing experience that encourages players to theorize about its mysterious lore.

The game is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 5 minutes, leading to a lack of content and depth.
Graphics and overall presentation are poor, making it one of the least visually appealing games on the platform.
Many players found the gameplay confusing and frustrating, with unclear mechanics and repetitive jump scares.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an interesting and original plot, though it can be cryptic and challenging to follow, leading to potential confusion with the endings. While some players criticize it as lacking substance, others argue that there is a meaningful story that requires deeper engagement to appreciate. Overall, the narrative serves as a crucial element, but its execution may leave some players wanting more clarity and connection to the gameplay.
- “The game has an interesting and original plot that keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The story serves as a connective tissue to the actions in the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The narrative is compelling and adds depth to the gameplay, making it a memorable experience.”
- “Regardless of what people say, there is a story here. It can be a bit hard to understand since it's cryptic, and you might get the endings out of order. But anyone who says it's just a bunch of sounds and a jump scare didn't play long enough to figure it out.”
- “The game needs a story or something that serves as connective tissue to the actions in the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music aspect challenging, particularly noting difficulty in hitting the music notes, especially when they move vertically. Despite the challenge, players appreciate the variety of endings related to the music gameplay.
- “The music really enhances the gameplay experience, making each moment feel more immersive.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, adding depth to the story and keeping me engaged.”
- “The rhythm mechanics are challenging but rewarding, especially when you hit that perfect note!”
- “The music I tap doesn't work.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is poor and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized as some of the worst on Steam, with many users highlighting their poor quality. However, despite the lack of polish, some reviewers appreciate the creativity and effort that went into the game's design.
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “Even if it's not the most polished, or doesn't have the best graphics, there is still something to be said about the love and creativity that went into this game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is seen as lacking depth, with some potential for comedic jumpscares appealing to younger audiences, but overall it is considered shallow and unoriginal.