Halloween: The Game launches September 8, and press reviews ahead of release are not encouraging. The game sits at 75 on Metacritic (PC) and 56 on OpenCritic, with only 14% of critics recommending it. Common criticisms center on bugs, broken NPC AI, and repetitive gameplay. On the positive side, reviewers praise the authentic Haddonfield atmosphere and visuals.
TheGamer — 80/100
Highlighted the organic tension of not knowing whether a distant figure is Michael or another player, and praised the unpredictable multiplayer. Flagged bugs and unintuitive systems as notable weak points. Called it one of the most atmospheric asymmetric horror games even if not the most polished.
Noisy Pixel — 70/100
Praised the authentic atmosphere, iconic music, and the NPC rescue mechanic for adding tension beyond simple survival. Criticized the AI, overly long matches, and repetitiveness as Michael being the only killer.
DayOne — 50/100
Cited a wide range of technical issues affecting both visuals and gameplay, a lack of tutorials, and poorly implemented multiplayer mechanics. Said the Halloween IP feels like a checkbox rather than a foundation. Has potential but currently only recommendable to devoted genre fans.
Insider Gaming — 40/100
Called out a clear imbalance between killer and survivors, and concluded the game does little to differentiate itself from genre competitors while failing to address its core problems.
Console Creatures — 30/100
Found the game dated and drawn out, leaning on nostalgia rather than developing its mechanics. Suggested a better single-player adventure would have served the franchise better.
Halloween: The Game launches September 8 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
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