Slayaway Camp

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameCritics
    May 2, 2017
    90
    With its cheerful gore and wholehearted embrace of adorable violence, Slayaway Camp toes a line that has tripped up many developers before them. (Anyone remember the tonal disaster that was Naughty Bear?) This is both an ingeniously-built puzzle game and a horror extravaganza rolled into one, and it’s a combination that must be seen to be believed. Horror fans will enjoy great comedy writing about a subject they love, puzzle fans will have their brains expertly teased, and fans of both will find the game of their dreams.
  2. CGMagazine
    Nov 18, 2016
    90
    Slayaway Camp checks all the boxes and will slash its way into your heart.
  3. DarkStation
    Feb 1, 2017
    80
    Overall, Slayaway Camp hits the mark when it comes to being an homage to classic slasher films. It is cheesy, filled with murder and crazy kills, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. While the puzzles can be challenging early on and easy towards the end, they are still fulfilling to complete and that sense of accomplishment doesn’t go away at any point. While it would’ve been nice to see some additional kills and hear some additional lines of dialogue from the narrator, it still works for what it is. Slayaway Camp is one of the best homages to classic slasher films and should be an easy buy for any horror buff looking to pass the time.
  5. GameSpew
    Nov 10, 2016
    80
    Slayaway Camp isn’t a large nor an expansive experience – but it doesn’t want to be. It wants to be a simple puzzle game that through evolving mechanics becomes a difficult and satisfying experience. It revels in both the ludicrous and outlandishly fun things that come from its original genre while making fun of its stupidities. It won’t be for everyone but for those who enjoy basic puzzling at its best, Slayaway Camp is a killer.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 27, 2016
    80
    Slayaway Camp is a brilliant and funny block-sliding puzzle game that’s drenched in good-humored gore.
  7. GameGrin
    Jun 26, 2017
    75
    Although the game could use a bit of polish around its UI framework, a ton of thought was put into countless popular culture references and cubed graphics. If you’re looking for a gorefest though, this isn’t the place to find one.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. MrCandyworm
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Im all for horror themed games, and games where you can be the killer always has plus points for me, so naturally I love Slayaway Camp. NowIm all for horror themed games, and games where you can be the killer always has plus points for me, so naturally I love Slayaway Camp. Now that we got my personal preferences out of the way, these are the other reasons why you should play it:

    - The atmosphere is great, the 80s slasher horror feeling is awesome.
    - The puzzles are really well made. Starts from easy to challenging, so you can get your mind around it. And there is plenty, I have 14 hours in the game and still haven't finished all puzzle.
    - The game has plenty of humor. It's the parody of slasher films, the animation (and the gore) is also fun, and full of small hidden jokes.
    - I think that the developers dedicated enough to keep the game updated. New killer every month, new maps and puzzles are on the way, so I think there will be enough content in the future too.
    - The mini game part is fun (for me), and you can grind it if you like it.

    Don't buy this if:
    - You want an action game, this is not one.
    - Want to be scared. It's not a horror game, it's a horror themed game, big difference
    - Don't like puzzles
    - Don't like pixels, retro graphics and animations

    TL DR: Love puzzles, slasher films nad pixel gore? Get it! Want a horror/action game? Don't. For me it's a 10/10    … Full Review »
  2. iseeall
    Jan 16, 2017
    9
    A puzzle game with a familiar mechanic of straigh sliding moves until you hit an obstacle to navigate a maze-like field - but this time youA puzzle game with a familiar mechanic of straigh sliding moves until you hit an obstacle to navigate a maze-like field - but this time you control a serial killer and kill "voxelated" teens and policemen.

    The good:
    - puzzles are well designed, the difficulty grows at an appropriate rate
    - tons of dark humor
    - good graphics, nice colors

    The so-so:
    - the killing animations get stale after some time playing. Actually, after a long time playing you get somewhat tired of the whole killing theme and wish it was just an abstract puzzle. Also, watching the same teens get killed over and over when you rewind turns in an attempt to solve a difficult puzzle may get a bit annoying. But well, that's the topic of this game: serial killing. It's very fun at first but a not as fun (rather, neutral) after
    - the screams and the facial expressions are a bit too realistic. Every time I looked at them too closely I felt real pity for them. But the killing is so ridiculous and for no reason that you kind of get guilty pleasure from it... This game **** up your mind!

    The bad:
    - nothing

    If even for a short time, this game is fun and definitely worth a look! Make sure to play it with small kids (joking)    … Full Review »
  3. Underpants158
    Nov 15, 2016
    7
    -Atmosphere: 80s slasher pics in blocky animatations
    -Gameplay: a sliding puzzle game where you must avoid obstacles and kill teenagers.    -Atmosphere: 80s slasher pics in blocky animatations
    -Gameplay: a sliding puzzle game where you must avoid obstacles and kill teenagers.
    -Result: a fun a little game that should be on your phone but also works on PC while listening to podcasts or playing when your roommate is watching boring television.    … Full Review »
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