First-person survival horror game Slendytubbies II immerses players in corrupted Teletubbies.
Teletubbies hunt players as they collect Tubby Custards on several maps. Sounds easy. It's not. Even after several runs, each level presents different environmental threats, lighting settings, and enemy tactics, keeping tension high.
The narrative is more psychological horror than before. Fans weren't expecting a plot from a game with corrupted children.
The horror in Slendytubbies II changes with numerous modes. The Campaign mode takes players through many chapters of the story. Survival mode tests player endurance as enemies become increasingly aggressive. The multiplayer mode enables players to cooperate or hunt each other based on the lobby layout.
Multiplayer was a big feature. It made a one-time frightening encounter replayable and community-building.
An obscure horror spoof becomes an independent franchise with Slendytubbies II. A third game and a 3D version followed, and its multiplayer mode continued for years. That longevity is rare for a free fan project.
