WASD move MOUSE: open doors & interact
Baldi's Basics drops you into a creepy school where your main mission is to collect seven notebooks, but it’s way more complicated than just grabbing them. The whole place feels off, and the second you start answering math problems, things get super weird. The questions go from easy to absolutely bizarre nonsense, and every time you mess up, Baldi speeds up like he’s got some kind of boost. That bald dude with the ruler isn’t just chasing for fun — he’s relentless, and that snapping ruler sound will make you jump every time. The school is packed with characters who make your life way harder. There’s the Principal who’s always watching for rule-breakers—run and you’re busted, stuck in detention where Baldi loves to visit. Playtime is this annoying kid obsessed with jump rope who’ll force you to waste time playing her stupid game or risk Baldi catching up. Then there’s the Bully who blocks doors, steals your stuff, and just generally messes with your progress. And don’t forget Gotta Sweep, a giant sentient broom that randomly pushes you into trouble like some kind of chaos enforcer. Collecting notebooks isn’t as simple as just walking through the halls either. You have to solve math problems that go from normal to completely wild and confusing, which gets harder the further you go. The more you mess up, the faster Baldi moves, and it feels like every wrong answer pushes you closer to a game over. Your strategy has to include grabbing helpful items around the school. Soda cans can temporarily knock Baldi back, scissors stop Playtime from forcing you into her jump rope games, and energy bars give you a quick speed burst to escape tight spots. But these tools don’t last forever, so timing is key. Baldi's Basics is less about typical horror scares and more about the tension of being hunted while juggling these annoying obstacles. The hallways twist and turn with traps and distractions, making it easy to get cornered if you’re not careful. As you get closer to the final notebooks, the game shifts from cautious sneaking to full-on panic, trying to find the exit before Baldi catches you. If you like games that mix quirky humor with scary chase mechanics and a dash of nostalgia for old-school edutainment games, this one keeps you on edge. It’s the kind of game that looks simple but messes with your nerves big time — you’re constantly guessing what weird thing will happen next and how to outsmart a math teacher gone rogue. No two runs feel the same, and getting that sweet escape feels like a massive win.