Baldi's Basics is a horror game with very unique gameplay. Your mission is to collect 7 notebooks and try to find a way to escape from the school.
In Baldi's Basics, the player plays a student who has to collect 7 notebooks in a school. Each notebook contains 3 simple math problems. However, after the first notebook, the problems will become more difficult, and if you answer incorrectly, Baldi, the grumpy math teacher with a scary ruler, will become angry and chase you.
The gameplay of the game is similar to the survival horror genre; you have to avoid Baldi and other strange characters in the school. The more notebooks you collect, the faster Baldi moves, creating great pressure for the player.
The game brings a haunting horror feeling through the elements of surprise, Baldi's footsteps, and the sudden appearance of other characters.
The game recreates the outdated graphics and sound style of 90s educational games, creating a humorous and sometimes scary contrast. The puzzles often have no real educational meaning, but are just an excuse for Baldi to chase you.
In addition to Baldi, the game also has many other characters with distinct behaviors, which can help or hinder the player. For example, the Principal of the Thing (Principal) will punish you if you run in the hallway, or Playtime will force you to jump rope with her.
