In a harsh review of the Nintendo Switch version, Leo Faria of WayTooManyGames called the game "plain awful" and "one of the worst" licensed games he had played in a while. He rated it a 3.5/10, criticizing the game for its plot, wiring, visuals, and sound. [4] Ollie Reynolds of Switch Player felt similarly and rated the game 1/5 stars. [5] In a positive review, Bonus Stage thought the game was fun and exciting, favorably comparing the game to the books and rating the game a "very good" 8/10 rating. [6] In a negative review of Goosebumps Dead of Night, Destructoid gave this game a favorable recommendation. [7] Trivia [ ] Using items correctly to interact with the environment is the main way to progress the game, but you'll also sometimes encounter people you can talk with, and sometimes even monster bosses! You can't participate in normal combat in Goosebumps The Game, but you can interact with others and use items to move forward in such encounters. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam: "Jelly Jam" branded fruit preserves appear in the kitchen of Dead House. It's also possible that King Jellyjam himself appeared in the game in pieces, at the Cavity City candy shop. Return of the Mummy: A portrait of Prince Khor-Ru appears in the living room of Dead House. Also, a sarcophagus appears in the van. It's Only a Nightmare: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved by not using the cell phone throughout the entire game.

Deep in the Jungle of Doom: Cronby the Troll (referred to as "Cronby the Leprechaun") appears in the mall. There's also an achievement called "Deep in the Jungle of Retail", achieved by solving Cronby's riddle. Bad Hare Day: Amaz-O appears. There's also an achievement called "Good Hare Day," which is achieved by placing a top hat on Amaz-O. Stay Out of the Basement: Dr. Brewer's Clone appears as an enemy. There's also an achievement called "Stay Out of the Forest," which is achieved by using weed killer on the clone.Other, more "boss"-like encounters with monsters can also occur, which also require correct item use on the correct bits of the monster at the correct time. Again, you'll have to use the context clues from items and what you know of the monster and environment to pass them unscathed, but there's little risk of failure. You'll get to try again. How much does it cost? Toy Terror: Batteries Included: An Annihilator 3000 and Officer Murphy appear as enemies. Additionally, a store in the mall is called "Hasley's Toys". The title is also the name of an achievement. It is achieved by defeating an Annihilator 3000. The Girl Who Cried Monster: There's an achievement called "The Monster Who Cried Girl," which is achieved by distracting Officer Murphy with a mannequin. You’ll need to use your wits to investigate the surroundings, puzzle out clues, and outsmart the monsters before it’s too late! Survive a trek through your neighborhood, unravel the mysteries of Dead House, and sneak through the mall after hours; only then can you confront Slappy and stop his plans for revenge! Night of the Living Dummy: Slappy appears as the main antagonist and is the last monster the player encounters in the game. Mr. Wood also appears at the very end of the game. The book's manuscript also appears.

Welcome to Dead House: The protagonist's house transforms into Dead House. The movers also mention zombies, possibly referencing the zombies from the book. There's also an achievement called "Welcome to Dead House." This is achieved when the player stands outside the house. The book's manuscript also makes an appearance. Are You Terrified Yet?: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved by accessing the bookstore behind the candy store. Scream of the Evil Genie: The movers mention an evil genie, possibly referring to either Jenna or Toobah from this book. On the player's computer, you can find several songs by an artist named "Todd Zombie." This is likely a reference to musician Rob Zombie.The walk home from school today is going to be a lot spookier than usual... Your sleepy neighborhood's been overrun by monsters! Werewolves prowl the woods, Gnomes roam underfoot, and scarecrows walk at midnight. But these aren't ordinary monsters—they're R.L. Stine’s famous Goosebumps monsters, released from their books and looking to wreak havoc! In the mall, there is a movie theater called "Edwood's Theaters". This is a reference to sci-fi director Ed Wood. It Came from the Internet: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved by using the cell phone to play music on one of the ghost boys.

The combination to the trunk in the master bedroom, "1992" is the year Welcome to Dead House was published. You Can't Scare Me!: The title is referenced during the movers' conversation. It is also the name of an achievement, which is achieved by collecting every other achievement. Go Eat Worms!: A song found on the protagonist's computer shares its name with the title of the book. It is also used as the name of an achievement, which is achieved by dying in 10 different ways.Be Afraid — Be Very Afraid!: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved by defeating the Beast from the East. Danger Time: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved when you complete the game with no battery left in your cell phone.

Earth Geeks Must Go!: It's the name of an achievement. It is achieved by getting 250 points on a skeeball game. Little Comic Shop of Horrors: There's a movie poster in the mall's movie theater called Lizardman 2.

The Ghost Next Door: The title is used as the name of an achievement. Also, at the end of the game, R.L. Stine says he's moving to Madison with his daughter, which is a reference to the Goosebumps film. In Goosebumps Dead of Night, the best-selling Goosebumps franchise has been reimagined as a first-person spooky survival adventure game for Nintendo Switch. Experience three chapters of stealth gameplay with 3D graphics and chilling AI monsters. During the second film, Stine at first claims that his books have only gotten loose once before, before subsequently recanting that statement and remembering that they have gotten loose a number of other times. This may be an indirect reference to the events of this game and Night of Scares. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb: It's the name of an arcade game in the mall. The book's manuscript also makes an appearance.