The Spook Inspectors
- December 28, 2018
- StarvingIndieDeveloper
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Reviews
- The Spook Inspectors offers a unique and realistic ghost investigation experience, capturing the feeling of exploring creepy locations with a sense of unease rather than outright terror.
- The game features charming humor and interesting gadgets, making the gameplay enjoyable and refreshing compared to other horror titles.
- Players appreciate the diverse locations and the potential for varied experiences during investigations, with a strong desire for future updates to expand the game's content.
- The game is currently in Early Access, and many players feel that it lacks depth in story, campaign, and progression mechanics, leading to a somewhat monotonous experience.
- Some users have noted that the user interface is rough and could be improved for a better gameplay experience.
- There are concerns about the game's future development, as the last update was in 2019, leaving players uncertain about the game's long-term support and content expansion.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its humor and solid mechanics, with a promising premise that shows potential for growth. However, players note the need for improved story development, variety, and progression systems, as the current experience can feel monotonous and simplistic. As the game is in early access, there is optimism for future enhancements to the gameplay.
“It has humor from the start, the mechanics feel on point, and the general premise is what you would hope for.”
“As the game is (at the time of writing this) in early access, I'm hopeful that the gameplay will be expanded.”
“I bought this game a while back and my gameplay with it was not that great.”
“Right now the UI is rough and a little large for the gameplay area, and objectives are simple: find the ghosts, and then you can move on.”
“You don't really see very many ghost-catching games like this, and I found that refreshing, even if the core gameplay loop was fairly basic.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is still in development, with users noting the need for improved campaign structure and progression mechanics to enhance variety and engagement. While each location features its own backstory, players should not expect a linear narrative akin to Resident Evil; instead, the experience leans towards a more exploratory ghost adventure theme.
“Now all they need to do is build the story, the campaign, the progression mechanics, put in some variety, make the progression less monotonous, and overall spice the game up - but that is what early access is all about :)”
“Each location has its own backstory, but there is no guarantee you will see the ghosts mentioned.”
“If you are looking for a Resident Evil-style linear story, this is not for you, but if you are looking to experience the ghost adventures lifestyle, step right in!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming humor and engaging gadgets, enhanced by humorous text elements like post-its and employee notes that contribute to the overall atmosphere. While some users suggest more detail could improve the experience, the humor is generally well-received and adds to the fun.
“A fun little game with some charming humor and interesting gadgets.”
“They could use some additional detail, but overall they get the job done, and the doses of humorous text via post-its and employee notes add to the environment.”
“It had some great humor as well; thanks for the fun!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, comparing it unfavorably to Phasmophobia, citing increased tediousness and difficulty that detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere but express a desire for it to be darker and more immersive. Overall, while the atmosphere is considered good for the price, there is room for enhancement to create a more intense experience.
“I played through a little of this and thought it was pretty good for the price. I wish it was darker and more atmospheric, but we can't have everything, right?”
