Creepshow is a game based on comics of the same name, and also had a T.V. show, has now jumped to the gaming scene. Thanks to the creators at PHL Collective, I will be checking out some creepy stories. If you’re a fan of the other iterations, then you can grab the game on Steam for £12.79.
Here are your tickets to the Creepshow!
Gameplay
Creepshow starts with us following four youths as they explore an old burn down mall. Where one of the characters, Danny, whom the player controls, is searching for his father. Eventually, Danny ends up falling down a whole and becomes separated from the others. Shortly after he comes across a mysterious man, named The Reader. He asks Danny to bring him stories, in exchange he will aid in finding him a way out of the basement. These tales are their own thing and don’t tie into the over arching story. For the gameplay, Creepshow plays similar to the Telltales games, but also more of a point & click. Where you walk around interacting with stuff and your character will speak.
Unlike those types of games, you won’t have any dialogue to pick from, which is a shame. Creepshow does have one or two puzzles but they aren’t that complicated. Most of the time will be walking to an objective to the task it asks and proceed. Gameplay-wise it’s all rather light.
Graphics & Audio
Creepshow gives me that spooky late 90s horror show vibe. Presented with comic book style visuals, cut scenes and dialogue bubbles, the whole experience feels very nostalgic, like a Halloween you had as a teen. The artwork on the opening and ending pages of stories is absolutely stellar. I think The Reader’s design is also great, and has a very classic vibe unto himself.
The music is spot on, with spaced out and slow piano keys eerily building up the creep factor, from mystery to fear. The voice acting is also excellent, and I particularly enjoy the narrator that introduces each story. Overall the in game textures may not be super detailed at times, but where it lacks it makes up for in impressive art style and immersive voice acting and narration.
Longevity
You can finish all three stories in Creepshow in just about 3 hours. There doesn’t seem to be much when it comes to replayability sadly. There are 3 collectables for the player to find, and in doing so, will unlock visual filters. Other than that, you can try to unlock all 16 achievements, which if you explore, you should be able to do in one go.
Final Thoughts
I was rather disappointed with the stories of Creepshow, as they were all, well, terrible. The first storybook had some okay moments, but just like all the game it lacks a little build up. Our overall story with the four kids is non-existent and had me scratching my head thinking what the hell. And what really ticked me off was just short the stories were. I, personally, haven’t consumed any other form of media when it comes to the Creepshow series. But these creepy tales come across as just bare bones, or that they are using this game to show proof of concept. Gameplay is minimal, but that is okay due to the main focus being the stories, but I did expect a little more for a point & click game.
If they make another Creepshow game and turn up the horror and improve on future tales, then I will buy. For now, however, Creepshow gets the Thumb Culture Bronze Award.
Disclaimer: A code was received in order to write this review.
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