Forgotten Hill Disillusion
- October 18, 2019
- FM Studio
- 9h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreForgotten Hill Disillusion is a dark, psychological adventure game that follows the story of a detective investigating a creepy mansion. Players will solve puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and delve into the twisted minds of the mansion's inhabitants. With its eerie atmosphere, gripping narrative, and challenging gameplay, Forgotten Hill Disillusion is a must-play for fans of horror and mystery games.
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Reviews
- The game features a rich atmosphere with a unique blend of horror and engaging puzzles, making it a captivating experience for fans of the genre.
- Puzzles are diverse and challenging, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps players engaged without becoming overly frustrating.
- The story is well-developed and provides a cohesive narrative that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Many puzzles can feel illogical or overly complex, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs to progress.
- The game involves a significant amount of backtracking, which can make the experience tedious and detract from the enjoyment.
- Some players found the hint system to be unhelpful at times, providing vague guidance that doesn't effectively assist in solving puzzles.
- story26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in this game has received significant praise for its improved coherence and depth, with a focus on a single character that enhances pacing and perspective. Players appreciate the intriguing plot, creative puzzles, and the atmospheric art style that complements the somber narrative. While some find the storyline simple compared to more story-driven games, the overall experience is engaging, with references to previous entries and a compelling progression that keeps players invested.
“The game actually tells you the story of the Forgotten Hill.”
“The story progresses beautifully, and the art stays true to the Forgotten Hill I know and love.”
“The story and characters were amazing; a few scenes made me jump a little, and the ending was so good!”
“Don’t wait for any kind of serious fleshed-out story with involved development.”
“The story's nothing to write home about; it's more about the atmosphere, and while graphics are okay, I found both the music and especially the sound effects more annoying than not in the original trilogy.”
“Story lacks many items from the previous games.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the fantastic and amazing 2D visuals that enhance the atmosphere, while others find them merely okay. Despite the varying opinions on the graphics, many agree that the unique gameplay and challenging puzzles compensate for any visual shortcomings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience for those who appreciate the art style.
“The visuals here are another thing that draws a certain kind of player, and they are great.”
“I loved this game... very similar to Rusty Lake but I actually liked this game better... the puzzles were challenging but not impossible and the artwork is great... totally got lost in the game; I forgot to feed the cat and dog and it was only a couple of quid... so if you have some time to kill, do yourself a favor and get this game... grab a coffee, some munchies, and enjoy.”
“Amazing 2D graphics with two dimensions to switch between.”
“This hidden gem features mediocre graphics but makes up for it with challenging puzzles and unique gameplay.”
“The story's nothing to write home about; it's more about the atmosphere. While the graphics are okay, I found both the music and especially the sound effects more annoying than not in the original trilogy. However, it gets better in later entries, and 'Disillusion' is the first in the series with separate toggles for sound and music, but gibberish noises during dialogue are back.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as fun and enjoyable, particularly highlighted by its engaging puzzles. However, it also features an increasingly oppressive and cartoonish ambiance, with mixed reviews on the sound design—while improvements are noted in later entries, some players still find the music and sound effects annoying. Overall, the atmosphere is a key focus, overshadowing a lackluster story.
“A fun, enjoyable game with good puzzles and a fun atmosphere, would recommend!”
“The story's nothing to write home about, it's more about the atmosphere, and while graphics are okay, I found both the music and especially the sound effects more annoying than not in the original trilogy, but it gets better in later entries.”
“Disillusion delivers precisely what it’s promising you – puzzles on top of puzzles on top of puzzles in the increasingly oppressive (almost cartoonishly so) atmosphere.”
“The story's nothing to write home about; it's more about the atmosphere. While the graphics are okay, I found both the music and especially the sound effects more annoying than not in the original trilogy. However, it gets better in later entries, and Disillusion is the first in the series with separate toggles for sound and music, but gibberish noises during dialogue are back.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring good quality and an eerie ambient soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, though some find it repetitive and occasionally annoying, particularly in earlier entries of the series. The introduction of separate toggles for sound and music in "Disillusion" is a positive step, but some players still express frustration with certain sound effects and dialog noises. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's ambiance, opinions on its effectiveness vary.
“Good music, if a bit repetitive, with a fun surprise or two thrown in.”
“Illustrative quality; music and sound are not annoying; I would play more like this.”
“An eerie ambient soundtrack that doesn't make you want to turn it off.”
“I found both the music and especially the sound effects more annoying than not in the original trilogy, but it gets better in later entries. Disillusion is the first in the series with separate toggles for sound and music, but gibberish noises during dialogue are back.”
“The story's nothing to write home about; it's more about the atmosphere, and while the graphics are okay, the music and sound effects are quite annoying.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by challenging puzzles and a unique mechanic involving a camera that reveals an alternate dimension, enhancing the experience. While the graphics are mediocre and some glitches persist, the game offers over 5 hours of engaging content at a budget price, with puzzles that are generally accessible yet intriguing.
“This hidden gem features mediocre graphics but makes up for it with challenging puzzles and unique gameplay.”
“Overall this game gives 5+ hours of gameplay for a budget price.”
“There’s also a very nifty mechanic introduced early on, which makes everything twice as entertaining - you get a camera that you can use to see 'the other world' while in the rooms of a museum.”
“Gameplay is still the same; there are still glitches here and there, but the presentation is getting better and better.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to a lack of balanced difficulty and effective hint systems, leading to excessive backtracking and reliance on walkthroughs, which are also described as unengaging.
“The lack of middle ground in difficulty, logic, and a robust hint system, along with so much backtracking, made my experience tedious rather than fun, and I had to constantly refer to walkthroughs.”
“In fact, even the video walkthrough is tedious to watch and unfun.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional stability issues, including a noticeable one-second freeze when triggering events, particularly on mid-range PCs. While gameplay remains intact, users report persistent glitches, though improvements in presentation have been noted.
“Once an event is triggered by applying an object to another object, the game freezes for 1 second, at least on my PC (Core i5, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 960M).”
“Gameplay is still the same; there are still glitches here and there, but the presentation is getting better and better.”
