This clone really doesn't change the gameplay because you still have to find scraps while Slender chases you down.

If you enjoy playing all the versions of Slender, Slender Dark Forest is another one to try.

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While Dream of the Bad Moon lacks the lo-fi 'Blair Witch' feel of Slender, it makes up for this with an uneasy eeriness. The puzzles required to get each tear also make this a more complex experience. The monster chasing you is similar to Slender, although she seems easier to keep track of as you flee from her!

What Dream of the Blood Moon also does well is graphics. They may not match an AAA title, but they look good, and there are some lovely effects along the way.

It's not revolutionary, but Dream of the Blood Moon has clearly been made with care, and not simply churned out to latch onto the Slender phenomenon.

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Both Slender and Slender: The Arrival are based on the obscure myth that somewhere out there, there is a tall thin, faceless freak called "Slenderman" who not only abducts people (mainly children it seems), but mashes people's brains telepathically with his mind when he gets near.

It might sound like madness, but it's a myth that's become increasingly popular over the years with low budget horror films like The Blair Witch Project loosely based on it. Slender was one of the first games to be based on it and went on to become a phenomenon in 2012, inspiring several spin-offs and countless "Watch how scared I get playing Slender at midnight" YouTube videos.

As soon as you start Slender: The Arrival, its clear that its a more polished game than the original which is to be expected. Slender: The Arrival has a far more detailed environment than Slender although the basic gameplay remains disappointingly similar. There are more levels (Easy, Medium and Hard) in Slender: The Arrival but the basic aim is the same i.e. collect eight pages saying creepy, cryptic things like, "Don't look, it takes you", "He's out there" and "He's got massive limbs". The more you collect, the more the heartbeat music ramps up and the closer the sickening beast that is Slenderman is to suddenly appearing in his tuxedo and mashing your brain telepathically.

To control your character, the keyboard controls are:

W=Walk forward
S=Walk backwards
A=Walk left sideways
D=Walk right sideways
T=Turn Flashlight On/Off
SHIFT=Turn HUD display On/Off

Initial impressions are that it's hard to see what's radically new in Slender: The Arrival. I've already seen one walk-through where the player collected all eight pages and nothing happened. It seems that if there is a more complex plot as promised by the developers, it's not exactly clear what it is.

Slender: The Arrival is more polished than Slender with a richer world to explore but initial impressions are that it doesn't add much to the original.

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This software is meant for school pupils and teenagers, males and females, who love small games.

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Haunt looks and feels exactly like Slender but with the addition of a more engrossing plot and storyline. Rather than just collect weird cryptic notes like "He's watching you", Haunt requires you to collect notes which guide you to other locations where the rest can be found. It has a broader range of sound effects and scenarios (such as Green Park and a Power Station) than Slender making it more engrossing.

You also have to collect more objects to make your way through the game such as batteries for your camera. Although there's no sign of Slenderman, you have to avoid an orb like creature who like Slenderman, can pop out at any minute, mash up your brain and end the game. The sound effects and static indicate when he's close. It's easy to get lost in Haunt as the clues sometimes don't make much sense or say much, but it still retains the edgy atmosphere that made Slender such a success.

Haunt is a must try for anyone that loved Slender.

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I don't want to give too much away, but the game's introduction is great. It claims you need to make sure the RAR file was extracted properly or the game won't work. This probably means you'll have that folder window open as you begin, which is important, as that folder is somewhere you will come back to!

The first time you play Imscared - A Pixelated Nightmare, it seems like a pixelated Slender game. You're somewhere in the dark, and you need to find things to escape, you assume. But the game ends abruptly, and that is where things get interesting.

From here on, it's clear that Imscared - A Pixelated Nightmare is playing with you, which is quite unusual. Developer Ivan Zanotti has found a way for his game to be much more than the now common series of jump-scares, and this makes it pack a much bigger punch than the many slender clones out there.

Imscared - A Pixelated Nightmare is an fascinating little horror game. Turn out the lights, put on your headphones and enjoy it.

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The developers of SlenderMod say they intended it to be a simple modification of the original Slender game but ended up creating a complete remake of the game in the form of SlenderMod. SlenderMod looks and feels very much like Slender but has been tweaked with graveyards, railroads, playgrounds, screams, heavy breathing and all round scarier sound effects to pump up the fear factor.

SlenderMod follows the same principle as Slender - you have to collect 8 creepy pages saying things "He watches you" and "Help!" before the tall scary freak that is Slenderman can mash-up your brain by suddenly appearing out of nowhere and telepathically incapacitating you. The controls are simple:

Movement: WASD
Orientation: Mouse
Pickup Notes: Left Mouse Button
Sprint: Shift

SlenderMod feels a little larger than Slender probably because there are a few more scenarios like railroads, playgerounds and a few other buildings thrown in. It also does a good job of making Slender slightly scarier which is more than can be said for most attempted remakes. However, it would still be nice to see a Slender remake that innovates a little bit more on the Slender concept.

If Slender scared you, then you'll probably find SlenderMod even scarier. If you're interested in more games like this, don't forget to check out our video review of the best Slender remakes.

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Different scenario to Slender

Slenderman is slightly different to Slender, however, because rather than being in a forest, you are in a large building. In addition, the concept is slightly different. Slenderman still stalks you, but this time he's accompanied by Slender children (either his own or ones that he's abducted - it's not clear) who can also kill you. However, the main difference between Slenderman and Slender is that you can actually kill Slenderman - and the Slender kids - which is your ultimate aim.

Similar Gameplay to Slender

As you walk around the large building, you can collect a few objects including the all-important gun that you need to kill Slenderman. You can also pick up things like a radio which picks up the electromagnetic interference which tells you when you are close to Slenderman.

If Slenderman or one of his Slender children find you, you can shoot them but you need to keep shooting repeatedly to kill them which means hammering your keyboard like mad. If you don't hammer is quick enough, you die.

Lacks Fear Factor

Slenderman has very basic graphics (even compared to the Slender game) and doesn't quite have the fear factor of Slender. There's no creepy dark atmosphere and it's comparatively boring wandering around a building compared to a forest at night.

Conclusion

Slenderman may appeal to hardcore fans of Slender and the Slenderman myth but it doesn't match up the sequel.

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Unlike Slender, the goal of Slender's Woods is not to collect 8 pages from a notebook although there is a mode which features this. Slender's Woods is more about storytelling and requires you to solve puzzles rather than collect anything. Slender's Woods features two modes with different gameplay:

Story mode: This plays like a quest with the Slenderman chasing you. You have to visit various locations, pick up and use items and solve puzzles in order to escape.

Page collecting mode: This mode is for fans of the original Slender game. You have to collect a certain amount of pages in the woods to survive.

Slender's Woods is more engaging than Slender because it requires more problem solving and interaction with your environment. However, its not as easy to play as Slender and if your looking for a quick scare, then the original is better.

Slender's Woods in nevertheless a good Slender remake and will definitely appeal to fans of the original.

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Like Slender, Erie gives you objects you have to find while exploring. However, Erie is a much bigger game, and is visually more advanced. While you're investigating you can use a spray can to mark places you've been. And you're not alone.

Erie has a raft of scares, and makes excellent use of sound effects. The first person gameplay is pretty simple; your tasks in the game are nothing new. But throughout the experience, the atmosphere is chilling, and the shocks keep coming. I found the movement was a little too fast to be convincing, but there's a great blur effect when you run, which gives the game a great sense of panic. And the chances are that you will be panicking when you run!

It might not have the big budget of Dead Space, or the creepy legend of Slender, but Erie is still a great looking and scary game, and highly recommended for horror fans

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High definition graphics, action packed gameplay, variety of gameplay features, 3-dimensional graphics, high performance, low file size, easy to play make this software different from other similar software on the market.

This software is meant for school pupils and teenagers, males and females, who love small games.

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This software is meant for school pupils and teenagers, males and females, who love small games.

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This software is meant for school pupils and teenagers, males and females, who love small games.

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Slenderman's Shadow: Claustrophobia continues the Shadow series, but doesn't do anything new, apart from the labyrinth setting. This environment is actually pretty bland, and worse still, it's not as claustrophobic as it promises. The stairway games like SCB 087 are much better at giving you claustrophobic chills, even without the sinister Slender hunting you down.

If you're a Slender addict, you'll enjoy Slenderman's Shadow: Claustrophobia. However, the series is really feeling tired, and needs some innovation and extra polish to make it worth your time.

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Slenderman's Shadow: 7th Street has the sound effects, and the loneliness that we have come to expect from Slender related games, but it feels very tired. The street environment looks cheap, and doesn't add anything new to the series. There's a real 'seen it all before' feeling that comes with each new Slenderman's Shadow game now. If you've played one, you've played them all, and the effectiveness of Slender dimishes with each release.

Slenderman's Shadow: 7th Street is just more of the same. We want to see innovation, better production values and surprises in future releases.

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The team behind Slenderman's Shadow: Elementary are producing new versions quite fast, but they are essentially iterations of the same game. In Elementary, you're searching for 8 teddy bears in a deserted school, but otherwise, the experience is the same as in all their games.

This repetition wouldn't be a problem if Slenderman's Shadow: Elementary added anything significant to the original Slender. The Shadow games are indeed a shadow of the original, and they lack the shock and atmosphere of the original.

Despite this, Slenderman's Shadow: Elementary is still scary, although not as scary as the original.

If you are desperate for more Slender, and can't wait for the original developer's sequel, Slenderman's Shadow: Elementary will give you your fix of Slenderman chills.

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Of all the Shadow games, Slenderman's Shadow: Mansion has probably the best looking environment. The (almost) empty mansion is a good location, and the storm outside adds a lot to the atmosphere. Lightning strikes will really make you jump as you find objects and the tension rises.

Slenderman's Shadow: Mansion is still not up to the original Slender's scary standards, but it does a good job of raising your heartbeat as you find more memories hidden around the mansion.

What will really improve this series of Slenderman games is some gameplay innovation. While the locations maybe better or worse than each other, Slenderman is the same, and the gameplay is the same, offering exactly the same chills each time.

Slenderman's Shadow: Mansion offers more of the same Slender action.

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