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Review of Goosebumps: The Game on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2015
Cover image of Goosebumps: The Game on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 01 Jan 2015
Genre: Adventure
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Publisher: Scholastic

Introduction

Welcome to Goosebumps: The Game, where childhood nightmares come to life! If you've ever thought, 'Wow, I really wish I could battle some monsters while sipping soda on my couch,' then grab your controller and let's dive into this spooky world! Based on the iconic book series, this game does a solid job of blending scares with some good old-fashioned adventure. Buckle up; it's time to open some book covers... and hopefully not summon any ghosts!

Gameplay

In Goosebumps: The Game, you get to pick either a boy or a girl - just remember to name them something cool! Like 'SuperSpookyAdventurer_47'. Your mission? Collect all those pesky monsters that escaped their pages. You'll be solving riddles, dodging creatures, and possibly questioning your life choices while trying to navigate R.L. Stine's wild imagination. The gameplay is a point-and-click adventure, which means you're going to spend a lot of time clicking on things that may or may not help you feel like you've accomplished something. The challenges range from mildly brain-tickling puzzles to oh-my-gosh-why-is-this-so-hard moments. Sometimes you'll find yourself stuck, staring blankly at the screen like you're waiting for Gordon Ramsay to clap back at your culinary skills. But fear not! Each monster you catch is one step closer to restoring peace to the world! Or a few steps closer to receiving a solid kick from whatever creature you failed to tame!

Graphics

Visually, Goosebumps: The Game doesn't try to compete with the latest AAA titles, but that doesn't mean it looks like something your grandma knitted. The art style feels like a blend of quirky and slightly creepy, perfectly capturing the whimsy of the Goosebumps universe. Think of it as a cool animated series that you'd binge, only you get to interact with it! The character designs are fun and reflect the book series well, even if it may not be winning any beauty contests in the graphics department. But that's okay; we're here for the scares, not a beauty pageant!

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you love a good yarn filled with ghosts, ghouls, and a sprinkle of nostalgia, Goosebumps: The Game serves it up nicely like a well-cooked scare burger. While it may have its hiccups in gameplay and visuals, it captures the essence of what made R.L. Stine's books so beloved. All in all, it drags you through a haunted house of fun and frolics, ultimately encouraging us to face our fears... or at least make us laugh at them! So gather your courage, gear up with your controller, and prepare to confront those bedtime terrors! On a scoring note, I'm giving it a solid 7/10. It's not perfect, but it sure is a fun ride down memory lane, reminiscent of those sleepless nights when just turning the pages was enough to send chills down your spine!

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