Friday the 13th: The Game

Friday the 13th: The Game is a third-person horror game where you can choose the role of a victim or a maniac. Seven participants try to survive and escape from Jason Voorhees. The action takes place in a small town next to the forest. You can hide in houses or in foliage, but sooner or later the killer finds hiding places. The main task is to get out of the damned place: start the car, fix the boat or call the police. Jason uses his set of abilities. He sees targets with special vision, sets traps and moves faster than he seems. Only the coherence of the company works against him. Items are collected throughout the buildings, and some of them are needed to escape. You can play in different roles, and the rules change along with the role. The design draws on the familiar film series. The roles are divided into survivors and killer, and the rules change with the role. Items are needed for escape and protection. Traps are placed throughout the area. Voice communication helps to negotiate. The rounds go one after another, so the score is kept by matches. Escape is possible in different ways. The atmosphere draws on the familiar film series. It's more fun to play in a group. Escape requires collecting parts and fuel. The rounds are short, so the tension doesn't subside. You can play in different roles. Jason gets stronger as the match progresses. Survivors gather in groups to complete tasks. The map suggests the location of objects. The score is kept by matches, not by rounds. The killer notices traces and sounds just as well as an animal. For anyone who wants to test their nerves in a group, the game is suitable.