The Creepy Syndrome is an ambitious little game, plagued by amateurish writing and cheap jump scares that at best won’t satisfy horror fans and at worse will annoy them. Half of the game’s anthology of stories is held back by the other, and the two decent stories aren’t strong enough to make up for the weaker ones.
The Creepy Syndrome is a horror anthology where the stronger stories are unfortunately held back by the weaker ones. Indie horror games are notoriously a mixed bag. When you load up a fresh new indie horror game, you know you’re in for one of two experiences. Either you’re about to play the most shocking, creative horror game you’ve ever experienced, a game that takes risks that pay off phenomenally well and original ideas that forever change your opinion on the general, or you’re in for grueling schlock that won’t justify the time or money you put into it.
It’s a gamble that horror fans are used to, historically present in the movie side of the genre since the beginning. However, horror games seem to distinctly lack the b-movie, so-bad-it’s-good title, and in my opinion, only ever fall on either side of the good or bad extremes without treading anywhere in the middle.
When I loaded up this title, I was fully aware that my opinion of the game was going to fall on either side of these extremes, and while I want to give it some credit, I have to say it’s leaning far on the side of bad. The Creepy Syndrome is complicated and hard to judge. Most anthologies are often featuring a pretty wide range of quality between the stories featured.
While this game definitely has some merit to it, and it’s really hard to be offended by the modest price tag, I was nevertheless disappointed overall by the experience and I can’t find myself recommending it, despite some very apparent merit. In conclusion, The Creepy Syndrome is an ambitious game with some strong points but ultimately falls short due to its inconsistent quality and reliance on cheap jump scares. While it may be worth checking out for its modest price tag and unique art style, it ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying horror experience.
