How the hell is this small little 5 hour long children's horror game one of the best survival horror games I've played in years?
Oh my god I absolutely adored this game from start to finish. This game is classic RE survival horror from beginning to end, and it absolutely nails it. Classic RE is almost like a pseudo-adventure game, with you needing to constantly solve environmental puzzles to advance, while also dealing with managing your resources (ammo, inventory, health). MFN completely understands that, with a gameplay loop that is both incredibly fun, while also at times tense.
I wouldn't say this game ever scared me, but that is absolutely not what this is going for. It is looking to be a modern day Gremlins, where it is an introduction for younger children to get into the horror genre. This just takes it one step further, and also is introducing children into the world of classic survival horror, and it absolutely nails that aspect. Atmosphere was top notch, and the music was great as well.
The puppets are mainly the star of the show here. I loved them. I thought they were all incredibly charming, and there were many points where I stopped to listen to them complete their dialogue because it was so funny. The added puzzle mechanic of being able to help the boss enemies was incredibly charming, and made me smile every time.
The only real issue I had with the game was in difficulty. There was never really a point in the game where I had to worry about my health or ammo, and I was playing this on the highest difficulty available to me (Veteran). I understand that this is a gateway survival horror game, but I did wish that I struggled a bit more. If the higher difficulties were unlocked at the beginning, I would have absolutely jumped on those.
Overall, I absolutely adore this game, and it is a crime it is not more popular. Both Szymanski brothers have yet to miss for me.
Oh my god I absolutely adored this game from start to finish. This game is classic RE survival horror from beginning to end, and it absolutely nails it. Classic RE is almost like a pseudo-adventure game, with you needing to constantly solve environmental puzzles to advance, while also dealing with managing your resources (ammo, inventory, health). MFN completely understands that, with a gameplay loop that is both incredibly fun, while also at times tense.
I wouldn't say this game ever scared me, but that is absolutely not what this is going for. It is looking to be a modern day Gremlins, where it is an introduction for younger children to get into the horror genre. This just takes it one step further, and also is introducing children into the world of classic survival horror, and it absolutely nails that aspect. Atmosphere was top notch, and the music was great as well.
The puppets are mainly the star of the show here. I loved them. I thought they were all incredibly charming, and there were many points where I stopped to listen to them complete their dialogue because it was so funny. The added puzzle mechanic of being able to help the boss enemies was incredibly charming, and made me smile every time.
The only real issue I had with the game was in difficulty. There was never really a point in the game where I had to worry about my health or ammo, and I was playing this on the highest difficulty available to me (Veteran). I understand that this is a gateway survival horror game, but I did wish that I struggled a bit more. If the higher difficulties were unlocked at the beginning, I would have absolutely jumped on those.
Overall, I absolutely adore this game, and it is a crime it is not more popular. Both Szymanski brothers have yet to miss for me.