Save yourself and the kid
Babysitter Bloodbath is a horror adventure video game that has you playing as a hapless babysitter who’s up against a serial killer. Developed by Puppet Combo, this 3D PSX-style retro game is a survival horror experience that highlights the ‘80s VHS gore and slasher movie genre.
Created by the same people behind Nun Massacre, Babysitter Bloodbath features the classic fixed camera angle gameplay as you try to outwit your enemy and survive. However, take note that this iconic feature is also going to be your worst nightmare if you want to beat the game.
What is Babysitter Bloodbath about?
In Babysitter Bloodbath, you play as Sarah, who’s been called on short notice at night to watch over a kid while his parents go out. Taking care of little Billy is easy enough despite the rascal’s mischief and you can always call your friends and even invite one over for movie night. However, things take a turn for the worse when you hear news of a mental hospital patient escaping.
The game’s 3D graphics are heavily reminiscent of PSX games, with its grainy and low-poly character models. Coupled with the VHS effect, it definitely captures the slasher movie aesthetic. However, the fixed camera angles that constantly switch your orientation can be a pain and are often going to be the reason you fail. Additionally, the game should be played in 4:3 resolution to avoid stretching its screen.
There’s a certain charm to the game’s difficult gameplay perspective, though. With it, you have to remember the various rooms inside the house and explore around to equip items that will help you survive. The encounter with the murderer will also display three different viewpoints—one for the murderer, one for you, and one for the location you’re headed. This makes it doubly challenging to figure out how to evade him.
A fairly difficult game
All in all, Babysitter Bloodbath is a classic title among the best Puppet Combo games you can play. While it’s not easy to finish due to the camera view working against you, its atmosphere and aesthetic are definitely accurate to what ‘80s horror films are like. Just make sure that the resolution is set to 4:3. Manually adjust your monitor resolution to 1024×768 if you have to.
