Devil's Hideout
- September 10, 2024
- CosmicVoid
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating atmosphere that evokes nostalgia for classic adventure games.
- The voice acting is well done, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite its short length, the game offers an engaging story with intriguing horror elements and clever puzzles.
- The story and writing are clichéd and lack depth, making it feel unoriginal and predictable.
- Some puzzles are illogical or overly obscure, leading to frustration and requiring players to rely on trial and error.
- The game is quite short, leaving many plot points unresolved and giving a sense of an incomplete experience.
- story58 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in "Devil's Hideout" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped and lacking coherence. Many noted that the pacing feels rushed, leading to an abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion, leaving some plot points unresolved. Despite these issues, the game is appreciated for its intriguing premise, strong voice acting, and beautiful pixel art, making it a decent experience for fans of the genre.
“The story kept me interested throughout and although not really frightening, it has a spooky feel about it involving the supernatural and devil worshiping.”
“As you explore the city, the game pulls you into a story filled with dark secrets, conspiracies, and a subtle cosmic horror element that creeps in as you progress.”
“With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelated graphics, and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult.”
“The story and characters feel underdeveloped and not grounded enough to relate to.”
“I had to check the store page to see if this was part one of the story though as I thought the story felt unfinished at the end and I was expecting another chapter to tie up loose ends which didn't materialize.”
“The story is a bit cliché and the puzzles oftentimes feel forced in the narrative.”
- atmosphere27 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent pixel art, atmospheric music, and effective voice acting. While some reviewers noted a lack of narrative buildup and reliance on cheap jump scares, the overall experience is described as captivating and enjoyable, particularly for fans of horror adventure games. Despite its short length, the game successfully creates a spooky and unsettling environment that keeps players engaged.
“As mentioned, the atmosphere is excellent, everything is voiced and the artwork is gorgeous as well as fitting if you like pixel art.”
“With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelized graphics and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult... as we progress, gameplay is linear with logical puzzles and a perfectly creepy atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of a run-to-seed and possibly haunted modern city is skillfully realized.”
“The game has an unsettling atmosphere and managed to jumpscare me a few times, despite it being a point-and-click adventure game (to be fair, I'm a jumpy person).”
“This point-and-click adventure delivers a captivating mix of eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and quirky humor.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their solid pixel art, reminiscent of classic Amiga and 90s point-and-click games, creating a visually appealing and atmospheric experience. The consistent art style and color palette enhance the game's theme, while the fluid animations and well-designed characters contribute to its overall charm. However, some critiques mention a lack of cohesion in certain design choices, particularly regarding specific character animations that detracted from the horror experience.
“The strongest part is the graphics - solid pixel art resembling the old Amiga games.”
“The art style and palette is consistent throughout the whole game and it fits well with the theme.”
“The artwork and coloring is not bad, just the thought process behind them, not put together that well.”
“I usually like your artwork, but these moving heads weren't the best design choice for a horror experience; if anything, they kind of made me laugh whenever I would see them.”
“This is a small thing I noticed with your games before: you should have better main title artwork that matches the theme of the game, and not just have a title screen with the background.”
“From a graphics point of view, I don't have anything bad to say, but the animations could use some improvement to enhance the overall experience.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the overall mood and tension of the experience. The soundtrack, while noted for its appropriateness and charm, has raised some concerns regarding originality, with suggestions for future improvements. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and voice acting significantly contributes to the game's immersive and engaging environment.
“The soundtrack is nice and appropriate, and the voiceovers contribute to the overall mood nicely (they are certainly not the standard of indie games).”
“The music and sound effects both fit very well, so I don't have much to add there.”
“The detailed and gruesome pixel art is well matched with an excellent, moody soundtrack and some entertaining character voice work.”
“I assume the soundtrack is not original.”
“Maybe it's a scope thing, but I think you should invest in original music for any game; otherwise, it's such a huge downside if it sounds familiar.”
“The soundtrack by Eric Matyas is equal parts unsettling and atmospheric while Lauren is traveling around the city.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of engaging mechanics, including a flashlight and fun jump scares, alongside classic point-and-click elements like item interactions and pixel-hunting. Players will find well-designed, challenging puzzles that maintain a balance between difficulty and enjoyment, complemented by beautiful pixel art and a creepy atmosphere. Overall, the gameplay is intuitive and fluid, enhancing the thrilling narrative experience.
“The gameplay is intuitive, with well-designed puzzles that are challenging but not frustrating—though you may encounter some classic pixel-hunting moments.”
“The mini-games and easter eggs are a nice touch, adding some fun variety to the gameplay.”
“With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelated graphics, and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult... as we progress, gameplay is linear with logical puzzles and a perfectly creepy atmosphere.”
“Gameplay is similar to their other games, first person view with minimal animations.”
“With great voice acting, very beautiful pixelized graphics and fun easter eggs, the game takes us through a thrilling plot as we uncover the schemes and manipulations of a secret evil cult... as we progress, gameplay is linear with logical puzzles and a perfectly creepy atmosphere.”
“Gameplay is fluid and intuitive, the story is a bit weird but good.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever and quirky humor, effectively blending it with an eerie atmosphere and engaging puzzles. However, some players note that the tone can be inconsistent, mixing absurd humor with serious horror elements, and certain design choices, like the moving heads, unintentionally evoke laughter rather than fear.
“This point-and-click adventure delivers a captivating mix of eerie atmosphere, clever puzzles, and quirky humor.”
“One of the only drawbacks is that the tone can feel inconsistent, blending absurd humor with serious horror themes.”
“I usually like your artwork, but these moving heads weren't the best design choice for a horror experience; if anything, they kind of made me laugh whenever I would see them.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong emotional engagement, making it highly recommended for fans of the point-and-click genre.
“It was emotionally engaging all the way through, so I have to recommend this to any point-and-click fan!”
“The story resonated with me on a deep level, making me feel a range of emotions throughout the game.”
“I found myself genuinely moved by the characters and their journeys, which made the experience unforgettable.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the logical structure of the puzzles mitigates the grind, making the experience feel engaging rather than tedious.
