School Labyrinth is a 1-4 player co-op horror game where children sneak into a school at night and become trapped. The labyrinthine structure changes each playthrough, and players must find an emergency exit to escape. A disturbing presence haunts the school, making it uncertain who is truly a friend. Up to 4 players can team up to escape the ever-changing labyrinth.
The game offers a fun and spooky experience, especially when played with friends, enhancing the multiplayer aspect.
The procedural generation of levels ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, adding to the replayability.
The atmosphere, sound design, and variety of entities contribute to a genuinely scary experience, making it one of the scariest multiplayer horror games available.
The AI of the monsters can be problematic, often camping players and making it difficult to escape, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
The game suffers from bugs and connectivity issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks content, with only one map and a limited number of monsters, leading to a desire for more updates and additional maps.
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its intriguing mechanics and adherence to horror conventions, offering challenges like evading eerie entities and utilizing unique features such as the fire alarm and "weeping angel" doll. However, players have noted issues with buggy multiplayer performance, including rubber banding and connection problems, suggesting that improvements are needed, particularly in enhancing player interactions and leveling systems. Overall, while the mechanics are well-received, there is a call for better stability and immersive features.
“An excellent horror game with cool mechanics.”
“The mechanics with abilities are very cool, but require improvements, at least in terms of level increases.”
“Buggy gameplay especially on multiplayer, rubber banding and connection issues; you need a strong Wi-Fi to play with friends.”
“Upon initial exploration, the game adheres to the conventions of horror gaming: an initial phase of familiarizing oneself with the mechanics while navigating through eerie environments, evading ominous entities such as mannequins or spectral samurais.”
“I think something like proximity chat for this game would make the mechanic of interacting with enemies much more immersive.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and ability to create a creepy atmosphere, making it a worthwhile purchase. However, there are notable disparities in graphical optimization, particularly between mid and high settings, which may disadvantage players with lower-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are solid, improvements in optimization and bug fixes are recommended.
“Clear recommendation to buy, no noticeable bugs found, very good graphics and creepy atmosphere, it's definitely worth the price of the game to try it.”
“The graphics are solid and the atmosphere is quite creepy.”
“Furthermore, disparities in graphical optimization were apparent, with discrepancies in visibility between varying graphical settings—posing a potential disadvantage for players with lower-end hardware.”
“Suggestions for improvement include diversifying enemy behaviors and patterns, expanding the game environment to encompass diverse locales such as schoolyards or cafeterias, and addressing prevalent issues such as graphical optimization and bug fixes.”
“Love the graphics, but if we choose mid graphics, the difference is big to high.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by solid graphics and effective use of darkness. Players appreciate the thrilling jumpscares and overall environment, although some express frustration with the monster AI, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a recommended purchase.
“The graphics are solid and the atmosphere is quite creepy.”
“Love the pitch black atmosphere.”
“It's got the atmosphere, the jumpscares, and the constant thrill.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for inconsistencies in graphical performance, particularly affecting players with lower-end hardware due to visibility issues across different settings. Reviewers suggest that improvements in graphical optimization, alongside bug fixes and enhanced enemy behaviors, are necessary for a more balanced experience.
“Disparities in graphical optimization were apparent, with discrepancies in visibility between varying graphical settings—posing a potential disadvantage for players with lower-end hardware.”
“Furthermore, disparities in graphical optimization were apparent, with discrepancies in visibility between varying graphical settings—posing a potential disadvantage for players with lower-end hardware.”
“Suggestions for improvement include diversifying enemy behaviors and patterns, expanding the game environment to encompass diverse locales such as schoolyards or cafeterias, and addressing prevalent issues such as graphical optimization and bug fixes.”
stability
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to buggy gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes, with issues like rubber banding and connection problems. Players note that a strong Wi-Fi connection is essential for a smooth experience, but many still find enjoyment despite these glitches.
“Buggy gameplay, especially on multiplayer, with rubber banding and connection issues; you need a strong Wi-Fi to play with friends.”
“I am glad I forgot, because I enjoyed this game a lot, despite the glitches, bugs, etc. that I went through.”
replayability
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The game offers good replayability due to its randomly generated levels and upgradeable perks, making each playthrough unique and engaging. However, some users suggest that enhancing the perks could further improve the replay value. Overall, it remains a fun and entertaining experience despite the need for refinement.
“With the randomly generated levels and perks you can upgrade, it has good replayability too!”
“They definitely should work a bit on their perks to make it even more replayable, but even without perfected perks, School Labyrinth was incredibly fun, scary, and entertaining all in one.”