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By Chris Morris
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Slender-Man, slender plot, and not even paper-thin fun.
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Slender-Man
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Kids say the game can be extremely scary and intense, making it unsuitable for younger players who may be too sensitive to jump scares and horror concepts, despite having no explicit violence or language. Many users felt that while it might be enjoyable and thrilling for older teens, it is critical for parents to be cautious due to the unsettling themes associated with the myth of the faceless creature hunting victims in the dark woods.
- very scary
- not for kids
- age recommendation
- parental caution
- thrilling experience
- unsettling themes
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What's It About?
Players will wander aimlessly around a confined area, hoping to avoid Slender-Man, a mysterious urban-myth based character. There are no objectives or goals, other than evasion. Twin virtual thumbsticks control the directions you walk and shine your flashlight. When Slender-Man gets close, the screen starts to go fuzzy and characters can flee in the opposite direction -- until he appears again.
Is It Any Good?
Sometimes, a pointless app can still be fun. But sometimes, as with SLENDER-MAN, you mourn the time you have lost while playing it. The game, if it can be called that, is utterly pointless, consisting of simply wandering around. Every now and then, a not-at-all scary Slender-Man will show up, causing your screen to go fuzzy. From there, you evade him -- assuming the often non-responsive controls allow you to do so.
There's no suspense. No sound effects to help immerse you in the game. And ultimately, this "horror" game is not the least bit scary, though kids who have heard the myth behind the app may find the experience disturbing. Calling an app "one of the worst in the app store" is a fairly bold claim -- but in this instance, it's fitting.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : September 27, 2012
- Genre : Adventure Games
- Publisher : Rory Harvey
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.1.3 or later
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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