Beyond Hanwell Teaser: The Royal Hallamshire
- October 26, 2023
- SteelArtsSoftware
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreBeyond Hanwell: The Royal Hallamshire Steam Store Page You can download an executable via MyAirBridge below if preferred Head through the gates of The Royal Hallamshire and discover it's secrets. A hospital far beyond the borough of Hanwell, The Royal Hallamshire is a standalone teaser to the upcoming psychological/survival horror Beyond Hanwell Dual control melee combat system, land each hi…
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Reviews
- The game features an outstanding atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, effectively creating a tense and creepy experience.
- Gameplay mechanics such as melee combat, shooting, and crafting are well-received, with many players expressing excitement for the full release.
- The demo successfully channels the spirit of classic survival horror games, providing a unique and engaging experience that leaves players wanting more.
- Performance issues are prevalent, with many players experiencing stuttering and requiring lower graphics settings to run the game smoothly.
- The controls and gameplay mechanics are criticized for being clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some players feel that the game relies too heavily on generic jump scares and lacks a compelling story or engaging gameplay to maintain interest.
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense, creepy, and immersive qualities, effectively channeling the essence of classic survival horror. Reviewers highlight the exceptional sound design, lighting, and visual aesthetics that contribute to a suspenseful and eerie experience, although some note that technical issues and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a major strength, evoking nostalgia for iconic horror titles like Outlast.
“The atmosphere is amazing, maybe the best thing.”
“Atmosphere was super creepy and I really loved the creatures and sound design.”
“I loved the looks of the game, the sounds are just perfect and the atmosphere.... gosh, took me back to the first time playing Outlast.”
“Would like to recommend this game teaser + demo & the game itself but can't at the moment. The graphics are good, the atmosphere is right, but the execution is bad, starting from the movement, inventory type, and interacting with objects. The controls are bugged, performance is poor (it's a horror game, and it doesn't need super dark high detailed graphics when the game is 90% darkness). It stutters a lot on different system configurations. There are many missing settings including brightness, contrast, sound, and most importantly, the lack of a saving mode. Once your flashlight is out, it doesn't regenerate when not in use, so you end up walking blind in a maze. I managed to find a battery but couldn't find a way to swap it with the consumed one - and this is in the tutorial.”
“Atmosphere was unsettling and suspenseful, kind of mysterious and creepy.”
“Every little detail, from the creeping shadows to the tense atmosphere, contributes to the overall experience.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive lighting, detailed environments, and overall aesthetic that enhances the horror atmosphere. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, as players report performance issues and stuttering on higher settings, which detracts from the experience. While the visuals are striking, some users feel that the gameplay mechanics and controls need improvement to match the graphical fidelity.
“The graphics are very good, I loved the lighting; it's amazing how it is used to make you engaged in the story and action.”
“Crazy vibes of SCP and Outlast, with the personal vision of the authors and amazing graphics from Unreal Engine, resulting in a bright and unique project.”
“The beauty of the graphics, the thrilling development, the eerie atmosphere, and the mysterious creatures are all amazing.”
“Game tended to stutter on higher graphic settings (even though I should be capable of running on said graphics, as from task manager I was not even using 50%), so optimization needs work.”
“If the graphics were any better you'd think this was just a real life simulator.”
“There was some jitteriness with the graphics but it got better.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique movement mechanics and atmospheric elements, while others find it slow and lacking in engaging combat. The visuals are consistently highlighted as impressive, but many players feel that the gameplay experience is underwhelming, with issues such as awkward sprint mechanics and a lack of genuine scares. Despite these criticisms, some users still enjoy the horror experience and find the mechanics fun and polished.
“Love the atmosphere, action, and the mechanics.”
“I love being able to kick the door in, some of the movement mechanics and ways to get around the environment feel pretty unique and I definitely appreciate the change from being slow and wandering around of some horror games.”
“Graphics are good, gameplay is well polished, monsters and setting are creepy and foreboding, it's fun to try it out!”
“Gameplay feels slow, combat feels bland, and other than a few generic jumpscares, there weren’t really any spooks.”
“The sprint mechanic threw me off the most; I can definitely see people running into walls and objects mid-chase due to how the sprint suddenly changes your direction.”
“It was definitely a scary game but suffered from some mechanical and end game issues.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as minimal yet intriguing, with some lore for those familiar with the first installment. While the demo provides a complete and engaging narrative experience, it primarily serves as a teaser that immerses players in a chilling atmosphere. Overall, the story is considered interesting and compelling, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Storywise, the demo is pretty complete; it doesn't feel taken out of context and looks juicy.”
“The ambient audio, immersive gameplay, and chilling story are compelling, and despite having a heart attack, you want to progress.”
“Also don't sweat spoilers, it's cool to go in this one blind, there's not much story though there is lore if you played the first game - but nothing to get crazy over.”
“Curious story.”
“It's more than just a game teaser—it's like stepping into a spine-tingling story.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on ultra settings, leading to stuttering and choppy gameplay. While some users reported smooth performance on lower settings, the overall execution, including controls and inventory management, is criticized as lacking polish. Additionally, the absence of essential settings and features, such as brightness adjustments and a saving mode, further detracts from the experience.
“I had no issues running the game, no stuttering, no banding while on epic with RTX 3070 Ti.”
“Optimization needs improvement; performance was super choppy for the first few minutes until I turned graphics down from epic to high.”
“This is a half-hour demo with a 22GB install size, performance issues on ultra settings, and the same hazy look as every other game that uses FSR.”
“Would like to recommend this game teaser + demo & the game itself but can't at the moment. The graphics are good, the atmosphere is right, but the execution is bad, starting from the movement, inventory type, and interacting with objects. The controls are bugged, performance is poor (it's a horror game, so it doesn't need super dark high-detail graphics when the game is 90% darkness). It stutters a lot on different system configurations. There are many missing settings including brightness, contrast, sound, and most importantly, the lack of a saving mode. Once your flashlight is out, it doesn't regenerate when not in use, so you end up walking blind in a maze building. I managed to find a battery but couldn't find a way to swap it with the consumed one - and this is in the tutorial.”
“- Optimization needs improvement; performance was super choppy for the first few minutes until I turned the graphics down from epic to high.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.
