When Cuphead hit the scene, its brutal difficulty certainly got the spotlight. However, it also reminded us of how creepy early animations could be, with their exaggerated features and spindly limbs that tiptoe right into the realm of nightmares. Bad Cheese taps into this eerie nostalgia, drawing inspiration from Disney’s formative years to spin a tale filled with bone-chilling moments. There’s even a demo available for those brave enough to delve into it.
In Bad Cheese, you’re thrust into an anxiety-laden weekend as a child navigating life with an unpredictable father. This first-person horror adventure has you sneaking through your own home, quietly piecing together the macabre and often disturbing secrets hidden within its walls. Every room is filled with shiver-inducing discoveries, from decaying carcasses to unsettlingly bizarre artwork and decorations. At its core, the game is a puzzle, where completing chores like dusting and tidying not only keeps your father calm but also unlocks hidden parts of the house. Your family, including your brother, harbors some dark and possibly literal skeletons of their own.
Simon Lukasik, the developer, brilliantly captures the innocent veneer of early 20th-century cartoons, then twists it into something far more unsettling. The game’s visual presentation is enhanced with a 16mm-style filter, giving it the eerie crackle and distortion reminiscent of those decades-old broadcasts.
Bad Cheese feels akin to Courage the Cowardly Dog, with its anthropomorphic protagonist navigating a world that’s as unpredictable as it is unnerving. Unlike Courage, who only faced external creepers, your predicament involves navigating familial tension and secrets.
The first-person perspective distinguishes this game amidst titles like Cuphead. Studio MDHR’s roguelike has become a benchmark for animators channeling the artistic styles of the early 1900s, especially when their aim is to veer into something dark or subversive. Bad Cheese stands strong in its own right as an engaging, compact horror experience, perfect for those who might find Pluto the Dog cute but aren’t fond of arachnids.
While the full release date for Bad Cheese is still under wraps, you can try out the demo on Steam right now. If you’re looking for more thrilling gaming experiences, check out our lists of the best zombie and vampire games—perfect for those who enjoy a little bump in the night.
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