In Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face, players are thrust into the dimly lit corners of an ordinary apartment that quickly becomes the setting for an extraordinary ordeal. The protagonist, Ron, finds his family’s quiet life disrupted by the eerie presence of Mr. Red Face, a figure from children’s tales supposedly visiting well-behaved children with gifts. However, these nocturnal visits take a chilling turn as Ron discovers that Mr. Red Face’s intentions are far from the benevolent folklore suggests.
The game delves deep into the fears rooted in Ron’s mind as he confronts the possibility that a childhood myth might be haunting his family in real life. The gameplay merges intense psychological horror with the tangible threat of supernatural phenomena. Players navigate through the cramped spaces of Ron’s home, each room shadowed by the growing dread of Mr. Red Face’s next appearance. The visual style, reminiscent of grainy 90s cartoons, casts a stark, unnerving glow over the scenes, enhancing the suspense and feeding into the escalating terror.
Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face elevates the horror experience with interactive features that immerse players deeper into the unsettling tale. The Fanart Exhibition allows players to roam a 3D environment adorned with their own fan-created art, making each player’s experience uniquely personal and visually dynamic. Further customization is available through selectable graphic filters and a brightness setting that players can adjust to either reveal more of the lurking shadows or deepen the darkness.