Slayaway Camp

 iOS
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. 148Apps
    Feb 20, 2017
    70
    The sliding block puzzling here is solid and it's paired with some campy horror movie tropes, but it doesn't quite come together to feel special.

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#20 Best iOS Game of 2017
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#26 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared iOS Game of 2017

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. ratzfatz
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    If you're into horror movies, slashing teenagers and sliding puzzle fun, this is your game. I especially like the graphics, and the very goodIf you're into horror movies, slashing teenagers and sliding puzzle fun, this is your game. I especially like the graphics, and the very good puzzle diificulty.… Full Review »
  2. MindWanderer
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    The horror movie theme is misleading--this is a surprisingly deep and challenging puzzle game. Players must guide the killer (whose identityThe horror movie theme is misleading--this is a surprisingly deep and challenging puzzle game. Players must guide the killer (whose identity changes in each chapter) to murder each victim and reach the exit, but the killer can only move in straight lines and stops only when reaching a wall or victim. The main gimmick is that the victims must be killed in a particular order in order to reach all of them and the goal, and often have to be manipulated by scaring them into running away or though various level mechanics like telephones and light switches.

    There's a lot of play value here. Each "movie" introduces one or two new mechanics, simple but with profound mechanics. Turning the lights off prevents victims from seeing you and running away, disables deadly electric fences, and lets you kill cops with impunity (but watch out for the laser sights of the SWAT team). Victims can see you past low walls. You're not allowed to kill cats (this is a movie, no animal cruelty!), and they run away from ringing phones instead of toward them. And so on.

    There are ten regular movies plus two bonus movies, and they get hard. Very hard. I play a lot of these sorts of games, and I had to use the hint feature two or three times in the bonus levels. But they're all fair and doable. There are no surprises, no random behavior, and no skill or speed required. With persistence, experimentation, and thinking outside the box, you'll eventually be able to clear every level.

    My one gripe is the in-game money feature. You get a few coins for clearing a quick minigame at the end of every level, and these are used to unlock new kill animations and new killers. The problem is that earning money is slow and the rewards are expensive. Since this is a puzzle game, there's little replay value, which means that most of the animations and killers will remain locked by the time you complete the game. There's a "grind" movie which just lets you play the minigame over and over again to earn money, but it's incredibly boring. Fortunately, the unlocks are all cosmetic, and you can find unlock codes online, but still, it's paced poorly for someone who just wants to sit down and play the game.

    Highly recommended for puzzle game fans, especially those who want a real challenge.    … Full Review »
  3. bererton
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    A super funny theme and great puzzle game. If you like 80's horror movies with a comedy twist, then you'll like sliding your serial killerA super funny theme and great puzzle game. If you like 80's horror movies with a comedy twist, then you'll like sliding your serial killer around and taking out camp counselors through a variety of gruesomely funny death scenes.… Full Review »
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