VHS

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VHS is a single player casual simulation game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by RewindApp and was released on July 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

If you like VHS About the GameVHS, the most retro and nostalgic Idle game! Click to increase the number of VHS and earn items and achievements! Climb the different leaderboards and show the world the nostalgia that drives you. Every 2 hours a random item drop! Features: Retro atmosphere! Achievements! Collect items! Leaderboard! A lot of retro music!

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Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews

music13 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Strong retro 80s and 90s aesthetic with vaporwave and synthwave music that enhances nostalgia and immersion.
Engaging idle clicker mechanics with upgrades, resets, and collectible items that provide progression and a sense of accomplishment.
Includes chill background music and visuals suitable for playing passively or on a second monitor, making it relaxing and satisfying for fans of the genre.

Gameplay can become repetitive and boring over time, with some bugs affecting minigames and achievements causing frustration.
The item drop system is slow and sometimes buggy, with many drops being low-value and not useful for players, causing the game to feel like a marketplace grind.
Perceived as part of an exploitative marketplace scam trend with microtransaction elements and questionable content, which may diminish genuine enjoyment and trust.

music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its chill synthwave, vaporwave, and 80s retro vibes, which greatly enhance the nostalgic atmosphere and overall immersion. Players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, featuring tracks like "Resonance" by Home, and the ability to customize music through different cassettes. However, some find the repetition of certain tracks somewhat draining without more variety early on.
- “The music in the game is top tier.”
- “So cool retro wave style game with cool synthwave and vaporwave music and art!”
- “Even if there was a way to change the song later down the line, having it repeated like 6 times in 18 minutes is draining.”
- “The only soundtrack available at the start sucks; it's empty and meaningless.”
- “The soundtrack consists of music and sound effects that evoke the feel of the 80s, adding to the immersion and atmosphere of the game.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their nostalgic 80s and 90s VHS-inspired vaporwave and synthwave aesthetic, featuring pixelated visuals and retro color palettes that create an immersive, vintage atmosphere. While simple and minimal, the art style is a key attraction, blending retro charm with modern gameplay to enhance the overall experience.
- “With an engaging storyline and a visual aesthetic that recalls the classics of the VHS era, the game stands out for its ability to create an immersive and well-crafted experience.”
- “The game adopts an aesthetic inspired by VHS tapes from the 80s, with pixelated graphics and a color palette that recalls the era of old video media.”
- “Enjoying the retro graphics and vibe overall.”
- “While I am a sucker for the vaporwave/synthwave aesthetic, it doesn't save this game.”
- “I was simply lured in by the aesthetic, my bad.”
- “Love aesthetic but ew.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "VHS" offers a simple clicker and idle game loop centered around buying programs to increase VHS per second and ascend for rewards, featuring accessible point-and-click mechanics and a retro aesthetic. While some praise its engaging mechanics and integration with story elements, others find it basic and less interesting compared to classic clicker games. Overall, it blends nostalgic charm with familiar gameplay but may lack depth for some players.
- “Vhs has an awesome retro style to it, that sets it apart from its peers, and actually has a gameplay loop.”
- “The point-and-click mechanics are intuitive, allowing both veterans and newcomers to quickly get comfortable.”
- “Unlike the vast majority of the clicker games, this one appears to have some actual effort put into it and idle game mechanics.”
- “Didn't like it because it's just another AFK auto clicker game with no good gameplay, plus no original OST.”
- “The gameplay is boring; it is the most basic clicker that pales in comparison with classics such as Cookie Clicker and Adventure Capitalist.”
- “And the gameplay is not that interesting either.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being captivating, well-constructed, and immersive, with intriguing mysteries and twists that engage players. It integrates seamlessly with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience through character interactions and puzzles. However, a minority view finds it lacking in substance and engagement.
- “With an engaging storyline and a visual aesthetic that recalls the classics of the VHS era, the game stands out for its ability to create an immersive and well-crafted experience.”
- “The narrative of "VHS" is captivating and well-constructed, with a story that unfolds in an intriguing manner.”
- “The plot integrates seamlessly with the gameplay, with the puzzles and interactions helping to reveal more about the story and the game world.”
- “It's no game, no story, no real tasks—just a waste of human time.”
- “Story and story”
- “Story and story”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "vhs" effectively captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the 80s and 90s through its visual style and a soundtrack filled with era-appropriate music and sound effects. This combination immerses players in a mysterious and suspenseful environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “If you've ever dreamed of diving into the atmosphere of the 80s and 90s, the game "vhs" will give you just that feeling.”
- “"vhs", developed by rewindapp, is a point-and-click adventure game that immerses players in an intriguing and nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack consists of music and sound effects that evoke the feel of the 80s, adding to the immersion and atmosphere of the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is moderate and not overly demanding, as item farming isn't the main focus. However, obtaining new RNG item drops requires keeping the game open or idle for extended periods, which may lessen the appeal of grinding for items and achievements.
- “So if you're grinding for items and achievements, it's not worth playing the game after rewind 10 since currently the game only gives you new RNG item drops by having the game open or idle every 2 hours.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s stability is compromised by a recent update causing bugs in the item drop system, resulting in items potentially not dropping even after extended play, which disrupts the expected two-hour drop cycle.
- “Items drop every 2 hours, and with the recent update the drop became buggy; items may not drop even if you check the game all day.”