Flappy Bird

Now I know what you're thinking with that title. "Matthew, why are you trying to troll us? This is a horror game blog, and Flappy Bird is definitely not a horror game." While that is true, a lot of people I know are scared of this game, or at least are scared to try it just because of what it is. Basically, you're a bird and when you click the screen, you flap upward, and if you're not pushing at all, you start going down. Pipes are in your path leaving holes that you must fit through, and if you hit a pipe or the floor, you lose. Your score is basically the number of holes you got through. Why is this game so addictive? So hard? So scary? Honestly, I can't answer that, but if you're faint at heart, or easy to make angry, DO NOT TRY THIS GAME.

Scary Rating: 3/10
Awesomeness Rating: 5/10
Innovation Rating: 8/10 (So simple, but so original)

Download Links:

Android & IOS: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/6419-flappy-bird-for-mobile.html
PC: http://www.flappybird.com/
Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/flappy-bird/073d9d9a-0968-46f2-a184-9f254bd6926c

One Late Night

So, it's another night in the office, but you're awfully busy today and got a lot to do, so you decide to stay later than usual to make sure you get it all done. You're finally done with your work and decide that you should really get home, but something doesn't feel right, so you explore your office area, and that's when weird stuff starts to happen. This is a very simple adventure horror game where you can't really do much except for interacting with things that you find, and basically setting off event after event that leads you through the game, to whatever end you may end up with. Sometimes you must hide, sometimes you must find batteries so that you have light, and sometimes, well, hopefully you don't end up like that!

Awesomeness Rating: 6/10
Innovation Rating: 8/10
Scary Rating: 7/10

Download Link: http://www.onelatenight.com/

Vanish (Update(Full Version))

Nearly 1 year ago, in one of my first blog posts for this, I talked about a game called Vanish. While making that post, I was unable to play the game because the screen was always just black the whole way through, and the only thing I knew about it was what Markiplier went through in his video. Many months later, Markiplier played it probably 10-15 times, finally beat, and I finally played it until I beat it, so I will talk about the full version that just came out allowing Markiplier to beat it, and me to play it.

In the updated version, you're tossed into this sewer like series of hallways with the plan probably being that you slowly die. While in here, you try to find the keys to the door, and then find your way to the door to free yourself. Sounds simple right? It's not that simple. First off, the coolest part of this game is that it's not only randomly generated, but every so often the level just randomly changes, meaning you can't just trace a path to get to the keys and then just go back the way you came. Also, there are sewer creatures that live in this area that are blind, but are very strong with hearing, so if you run towards one, it will run towards you, but huddle in a corner, and you should be safe. There are many other things including holes in the walls that can be just straight forward, glowsticks that you find in some generator rooms, and notes left by some random people. This game is very scary with the disturbing music, the erie feeling, and the random events that won't all kill you, but easily catch you off guard. Honestly, this is one of the best and scariest games I've ever beaten, and I'm surprised I didn't have a heart attack before I finally beat it.

Innovation Rating: 10/10 (Randomly generated, and randomly changes while you play, holy crap)
Scary Rating: 9/10 (Plenty of things to keep you on your feet from start to end)
Awesomeness Rating: 9/10 (only a few bugs keep it from perfection)

Download Link: http://www.indiedb.com/games/vanish/downloads

3D Labyrinth

This is as simple as it gets when you're making a horror game, and it's only slightly considered a horror game. Basically, you're given 5 different mazes to pick from, and you have to go through them in hopes of finding the end. This is simple, but if you want to keep yourself on your feet, they have a mode where you can turn on jumpscares, and trust me, you really stay on your feet with them on. This is a game that is only considered a horror game in my eyes if you have that mode on, but even with it off it has a good atmosphere to make you prepared for something. If you want a basic and fun game that you can make scary if you want, this is not a bad game to choose.

Scary Rating: 4/10
Awesomeness Rating: 5/10
Innovation Rating: 2/10
Replay: Ratings may be low, but definitely worth keeping.

Download Link: http://gamejolt.com/games/puzzle/3d-labyrinth/25239/

Parkwatcher 2 (Demo)

You know when you're playing a game, you really get into it, you anticipate everything, it's amazing.... and then it tells you that the full version is coming soon. Are you a fan of puzzle games? Are you a fan of horror games? If all of these apply to you, then you will definitely enjoy Parkwatcher. All you're told is that the Parkwatcher caught you a week ago, and you must escape. You're in a prison cell-like area with 2 rocks, a lightbulb hanging above you giving your only light, a shiny spot on the ground, and a bunch of other things that you can't really interact with. From there, you have to figure out how to get out without the Parkwatcher catching you and doing whatever he wants to you. The game has a few quirks and bugs in it, but they're barely noticable, and this game was made by one 15-year-old, so it's understandable. Altogether, for a demo, this was extraordinary.

Scary Rating: 8/10
Awesomeness Rating: 8/10
Innovation Rating: 8/10

Download Link: http://gamejolt.com/games/puzzle/parkwatcher-2-demo-the-horror-game-of-2014/20795/

Hello? Hell...O

I think that's how you write out the name, but whatever, hopefully you get the idea. This is one of the many RPG style horror games that are lingering around on the internet. This one gives me the feeling of a combination between "Stupid ways to die" mixed with "The Crooked Man" kind of. Basically, you're thrown in a room, and there's a decent amount of stuff in it. As you play the game more, you get more and more ends (not sure the total), but as you get certain ones, more words appear on the home screen. As you get more and more of those words, it'll spell out a conversation, or at least, something someone is saying to your character. You must use these ends and that statement to truly figure out the end that you need to get in the game, and figure out what to do in the game. This game is good because it really peeks your interest, and people who enjoy those exploration games can have a fun time trying to find all of the different ends. Horror fans will enjoy the atmospheres and some of the scares that come along with it. All in all, this is a game that most people can find enjoyment in, one way or another.

Scary Rating: 6/10
Awesomeness Rating: 8/10
Innovation Rating: 9/10

Download Link: http://vgperson.com/games/hellohello.htm

Slendytubbies 2 & Schedule

A long time ago, I talked about one of my favorite Slender games which was Slendytubbies where you played as a generic white Teletubby and searched for custards while the purple Tubby hunted you down. Well, with the Terror Engine out, giving people more opportunities to create horror games. Someone, deranged as they probably were, decided that it would be a great idea to make a sequel to that game, and it's actually really good.

Improved graphics, multiple game modes, over 10 different levels you could play on, choosing how many custards you have to get, this game is quite the sequel. The gameplay/story is the same as it's former game. You're roaming around this world (multiple choices), and you run around in search of all the custards that are left on the world. While you're looking around, there is a killer slendytubby on the search for your blood. The monster is a lot scarier than in the first game, unless you play the original level, where it's the same monster from the first game, or if you play the Minecraft version where it's a blocky version of the original one. Multiplayer is still there so that you can both hunt for the custards together, and they even brought back versus mode so one friend can hunt down 1 or more other friends. Definitely a good game if you like a Slender games, as well as if you just like a good horror game.

Scary Rating: 9/10
Innovation Rating: 8/10
Awesomeness Rating: 9/10

Download Link: http://zeoworks.com/misc.php?page=slendytubbiesii



As far as a schedule goes, I'm planning on being back for a while now. I plan to do at least 1 critique a week, and the main plan is every Monday, but if you don't see one on Sunday, don't be scared, because one will be up each week by Wednesday latest.
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