Wordfright

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Wordfright is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Silvercity Sharks and was released on March 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Step into a world of fear with a dark, twisted version of the classic word game 'Hangman' reimagined. From the creators of Greg's Deadly Draft comes a truly terrifying experience... Trapped in a cold storage room by a madman with murderous intent, you must solve your way out of the situation by correctly guessing words. Choose a subject that will lead you down a dangerous path. Supply pow…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

The game offers an interesting twist on the classic Hangman concept, making it more engaging and interactive.
It features a variety of word categories and allows players to create their own custom levels, adding depth to the gameplay.
The game is affordable and can be a fun experience, especially when played with friends or during streams.

The majority of the gameplay revolves around solving Hangman puzzles under a strict time limit, which can feel repetitive and lacks adventure.
Many players find the puzzles on medium and hard difficulties to be too challenging, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
The game has performance issues, including crashes, which can detract from the overall experience.

optimization
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Players have noted that even with normal settings, the game's performance remains subpar and could benefit from further optimization tweaks.
- “The game runs smoothly after I adjusted the settings to optimize performance.”
- “I was able to enhance my gaming experience significantly by fine-tuning the graphics options.”
- “With a few tweaks to the settings, I noticed a remarkable improvement in frame rates.”
- “Setting everything on normal settings didn't really help with the game performance; it could use some tweaks.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on lower settings.”
- “There are frequent stutters and lag, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fluid mechanics and thoughtful design, incorporating elements that discourage cheating and enhance the experience. Players enjoy the unique concept of managing multiple tasks while solving a hangman puzzle, which adds depth and satisfaction to the overall gameplay loop.
- “Honestly, I love this game so much! I had a blast playing it with my family and friends. The gameplay with the monster and generator is so fluid, and it has been really well thought out. Even when you pause the game, it hides the worded prompt to discourage cheating, adding depth to this simple concept like hangman.”
- “The concept is really cool; the fact that you morbidly play as the man being hung and have to juggle other tasks while solving the hangman puzzle further clouds your judgment, making for a really satisfying gameplay loop.”