Keeping the observer at the edge of their seat is no easy task. The author has to know exactly 💸 which strings to pull to keep the tensions high. Every Baldi Basics game does that masterfully without any outside intervention. 💸 Here are some qualities that help achieve the desired effect:

Eerie and anxiety-inducing gameplay hiding behind an innocent edutainment exterior

Weird 3D 💸 visuals and over-the-top style of presentation

Claustrophobic level design and intentionally awkward animations