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Killer Frequency

Killer Frequency

June 1, 2023
Team17 Software Ltd.
4.6/5.0(8,834 reviews)
~3h playtime
AdventureHorror

PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

Great

Overall, player feedback for Killer Frequency is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its engaging story, voice acting, and unique gameplay mechanics that keep players immersed in its 80s horror theme. Despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of puzzles and dialogue, the majority of players found it a fun and entertaining experience.

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About This Game

Set in the eerie, small-town Gallows Creek in 1987, players step into the shoes of a former radio DJ, Forrest Nash. As a live caller on the run from a mysterious killer, engage in puzzle-solving and dialogue choices that influence the story's multiple endings. Players have praised its nostalgic 80s horror atmosphere, engaging narrative, and excellent voice acting.

Highlights

  • Step into the role of a radio DJ solving mysteries live on air.
  • Engaging story filled with clever writing and character interactions.
  • Fully voiced cast enhances the immersive experience of the game.
  • Authentic 80s retro setting with nostalgia-inducing visuals and music.
  • Varied puzzle mechanics that offer satisfying challenges and replayability.
  • Choices made during calls lead to different outcomes, increasing story depth.
  • Exploration of a detailed radio station filled with era-appropriate objects.

Themes

horrormysteriousdarksurvivaldetective

Mechanics

puzzle-solvingstory-drivendialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endings

Platforms

PC
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personVirtual Reality

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for Killer Frequency is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its engaging story, voice acting, and unique gameplay mechanics that keep players immersed in its 80s horror theme. Despite some criticisms regarding the simplicity of puzzles and dialogue, the majority of players found it a fun and entertaining experience.

Pros

  • • Engaging story and clever writing
  • • Excellent voice acting and sound design
  • • Nostalgic 80s atmosphere and art style
  • • Fun and varied puzzle mechanics
  • • Replayability due to multiple choices and outcomes

Cons

  • • Some puzzles are too simple or easy
  • • Dialogue can feel overly lengthy or unskippable
  • • Odd anachronisms regarding technology (e.g., cell phones in 1987)
  • • Some players found the gameplay repetitive
  • • A few critics mentioned a lack of genuine tension

Based on 99 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

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Killer Frequency — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killer Frequency worth playing?
Killer Frequency has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 8,834 reviews.
Is Killer Frequency included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Killer Frequency is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Killer Frequency single-player or multiplayer?
Killer Frequency supports single player.
What platforms is Killer Frequency available on?
Killer Frequency is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Killer Frequency release?
Killer Frequency released on June 1, 2023.
What is Killer Frequency's age rating?
Killer Frequency carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.