Critics generally view this as a solid entry point for newcomers to the "Puppet Combo" style of retro, lo-fi horror. It is praised for its atmosphere and the "lost media" feeling it evokes, though it can feel tedious toward the end due to clunky movement.
The game features a frame story where you wake up after a party and find four mysterious VHS tapes. Each tape represents a different mini-horror game:
❌ : Clunky controls; some segments are much stronger than others; lack of hints can lead to frustration in certain puzzles. ScaryTales.rar
✅ : Unique anthology format; excellent lo-fi horror aesthetic; variety of different horror themes in one package.
: A disturbing short game where the player must feed a flesh-eating hole in a closet. Riverside Incident : A found-footage style investigation. Billy : Another segment expanding on the macabre world. The Experience Critics generally view this as a solid entry
: Most of the games are first-person and relatively short. While the stories are compelling, some players find the movement sluggish and wish for better sensitivity or controller support. Pros & Cons
: The game masterfully uses a "VHS" filter and retro graphics to create a sense of unease. Reviewers mention that as you finish each tape, the "real world" frame story in your apartment becomes increasingly disturbing. Each tape represents a different mini-horror game: ❌
You can find the collection on to play it for yourself.
