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Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face

Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children, suddenly becomes real..

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October 9, 2024
1 year and 297 days ago
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About the Game

What's new in the Steam version?
Added Fanart Exhibition, a 3D environment decorated with your fanart. You can walk freely in this environment.
Added 4 different graphic filters and brightness setting.

Story: Mr. Red Face, a fictional character created by adults to teach their children. It's said that he often appears late at night to give gifts to well-behaved kids. But is the story of Mr. Red Face really that simple?
The game takes place in a small apartment where Ron, the game's protagonist, face terrifying supernatural phenomena and at the same time try to protect his family from the red-faced man's evil plans.

Gameplay: Bad Parenting is a linear game that delves into psychological and supernatural elements. The graphic style is based on old 90s cartoons, which will give you a nostalgic experience.

Warning: This game contains disturbing scenes that may trigger your childhood trauma.
Average duration: ~30 minutes.