Introduction
If you're a fan of horror games and have a taste for the unusual, The Baby In Yellow will be right up your alley. You're playing as a babysitter who's tasked with looking after an unsettlingly peculiar baby in an eerily quiet house. The game revolves around performing regular babysitting tasks until everything takes a horrifying turn. A babysitter's job is no walk in the park, but yours may well be a walk in the dark, spooky park with this intriguing game from the developers at Team Terrible. Made originally in 48 hours for GMTK Jam 2020, the game is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat with frightful situations and even much scarier jump scares.
Features
- The game boasts a story-driven plot stretched over 7 chapters, each escalating the depth of horror. Through each chapter, you'll find yourself more engrossed and entwined in this unique horror story.
- The game incorporates a novel ragdoll physics mechanic to pick up the baby, adding an element of engaging playfulness amid the prevalent horror.
- The gameplay involves solving puzzles and following instructions to progress further, ensuring that your brain is always at work.
- Collectables hidden throughout the game unlock special features such as the hilarious BIG HEAD MODE.
- But beware, the jump scares are real and can catch you off guard, intensifying the overall horror ambiance.
Game Review
- Firstly, the game provides an excellent balance of horror and humor. Its peculiar storyline is intriguing, while the cleverly-placed light moments prevent it from becoming too scary.
- The ragdoll physics, while entertaining to play with, also adds an extra challenge to the game as you try to pick up the baby and navigate the house.
- Puzzle-solving elements keep you occupied and make the game more immersive, as you start looking at every new room with keenness, trying to decipher the clues.
- Lastly, the hidden collectables add a layer of replayability to the game, encouraging players to explore every nook and cranny. The BIG HEAD MODE is especially fun and offers a much-needed comic relief in between all the frightful episodes.
