Filthy Hands

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"Filthy Hands" is a 2-4 player multiplayer game where players can choose to either defend a house as a family of three using various items to fend off a robber, or play as the robber trying to steal the family's valuables before the police arrive. The game features two diverse maps, one set in a suburban house in North America and the other in a rural farmhouse. Teamwork and strategy are crucial as the family works to protect their belongings and the robber tries to outsmart them.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun game with a unique art style that can provide entertaining moments with friends.
The game has a great concept and potential for fun gameplay, especially in a group setting.
Some players found it to be a hilarious experience, enjoying the absurdity of the gameplay.

The game is abandoned and lacks a player base, making it difficult to find matches.
Technical issues such as poor graphics, unoptimized controls, and lack of audio contribute to a subpar experience.
The developers have shown disinterest in further development, leaving the game feeling incomplete and stagnant.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's unique art style is appreciated, though the graphics are considered only average, with some issues in movement and collision detection. While the visuals could be improved, the overall fun factor and affordability make it a recommended experience.
- “Fun game with a unique art style.”
- “The graphics are okay, but movement and collision detection are quite wonky.”
- “The game is super fun; it needs better graphics, but new maps for sure and custom settings for private games. I do recommend this game for how cheap it is.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the movement and collision detection are quite wonky.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music quality in games is generally expected to be high, but some titles, like "Filthy Hands," lack any music entirely, offering only a toggle option. This absence of a musical score can detract from the overall experience, as players may find the silence unsettling or unengaging.
- “Bizarrely, Filthy Hands doesn't even have any music at all.”
- “The audio and music must be of high quality.”
- “The options are only to toggle music on or off; there is no choice as to whose team you're on.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Reviewers criticize the game's story for relying too heavily on player-versus-player interactions as a substitute for traditional storytelling and level design. This approach is seen as a significant oversight, as it neglects the depth and richness that well-crafted single-player content, including narrative and NPCs, can provide.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the story.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance and stiff controls that detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- “Actually awful, poorly optimized. Controls feel stiff, the intruder always wins; it's just not fun in general.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and lag during critical moments.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization is so poor that it detracts from the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a promising concept, but its execution is lacking, resulting in a rough overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally poor execution, leading to a comedic experience that many find amusingly absurd.
- “It's so horrifically bad, it's hilarious.”
- “The jokes are so clever and unexpected, I couldn't stop laughing.”
- “The humor is perfectly timed, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”