Forgotten Hill The Third Axis

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Forgotten Hill The Third Axis is a single player action game. It was developed by FM Studio and was released on October 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Forgotten Hill: The Third Axis is a point-and-click adventure that challenges you to solve puzzles in a creepy mansion. Explore eerie rooms, use inventory items, and decipher clues. Play to escape the mysteries!

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Well-made and fun point-and-click adventure with challenging and fair puzzles.
Interesting addition to the Forgotten Hill lore with creative story elements and good atmosphere.
Free to play with quality content, including creepy horror elements and subtle jump scares.

Camera and controls feel awkward, unresponsive, and restrictive, leading to frustration.
The 3D format loses some of the original series' charm and simplicity compared to previous 2D games.
Occasional game-breaking bugs and forced linear puzzle progression reduce the overall experience.

story
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The story is a standalone installment set within the Forgotten Hill universe, delivering a horror-themed narrative primarily through on-screen text and discovered documents rather than voice-overs. While not highly detailed, it effectively maintains horror intrigue and complements the gameplay, with a generally positive reception and anticipation for future story developments.
- “This seems to be a standalone story but still in the Forgotten Hill universe, a place you never want to find yourself in.”
- “First of all the point and click gameplay was perfect and easy to control, the story and lore of Forgotten Hill was spot on with horror intrigue and finally the overall experience was top-notch.”
- “The story that unfolded was brilliant!”
- “As far as story, it's there but not very detailed.”
- “As is the norm for FM Studios, there are no voice-overs and the story is told through on-screen text and documents you find lying about.”
- “I noticed the third axis was on the Forgotten Hill list but not exactly part of the mainline story.”
graphics
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The game transitions from the series' traditional 2D surreal art style to 3D graphics, offering new visuals and a more dynamic horror element. While the updated graphics and environment are appreciated, some users feel the 3D style lacks the emotional charm and unique atmosphere of the earlier 2D titles.
- “The first game in the series made in 3D, since previous ones used a 2D surreal art style. Oh, and it's free!”
- “I was a bit surprised to find the next installment of Forgotten Hills in the “free to play” category, but now I can see why – this is a slight re-branding of the franchise, and we get new visuals, controls, 3D environment, and more dynamic horror elements.”
- “The art style is very similar to that of the 2D games and the escape room puzzles and aspects were really fun.”
- “I appreciate they attempted to stylize the 3D graphics, but this simply doesn't hold the same feeling as a Forgotten Hill game usually gave me that made me fall in love with the series.”
- “While the puzzles worked well with the new art style, the child you rescue was not nearly as 'lovable' as the 2D characters in earlier releases.”
- “I was a bit surprised to find the next installment of Forgotten Hills in the 'free to play' category, but now I can see why – this is a slight re-branding of the franchise, and we get new visuals, controls, 3D environment, and more dynamic horror elements.”
gameplay
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The gameplay introduces a new 3D mechanic that some players find unintuitive and frustrating, particularly with the click-and-drag controls, indicating a need for refinement. The short, two-hour experience feels more like a playtest with easier puzzles, reflecting the developers' experimentation rather than a fully polished system.
- “I struggled with the 'click and drag' mechanics; they seemed counter-intuitive and could use some fine-tuning if the developers continue with 3D in the future.”
- “I'm guessing this acts as a playtest for the 3D mechanic and examining objects by rotating them, which made the puzzles a bit easier than in previous games.”
- “I will be honest that I do not really like this 3D format, but I appreciate that the developers were trying something new and letting us test this mechanic for free.”
- “The problem is the game doesn't do a good enough job reminding the player of this mechanic.”
- “I struggled with the 'click and drag' mechanics; they seemed counter-intuitive and need some fine-tuning if FM Studios is going 3D in the future.”
- “Only 2 hours of gameplay to complete, and I did get frustrated at first.”
music
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The music is described as hypnotic and mysterious by some, enhancing the casual pace and exploration, but others found it repetitive, monotonous, and somewhat irritating, with a pervasive drumming or heartbeat sound that emphasizes the horror atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack evokes a strong mood but may not appeal to everyone.
- “I really enjoyed the casual pace of the game and the soundtrack was hypnotic but also mysterious.”
- “Your exploration is accompanied by music and sound effects.”
- “The game's intense drumming and pumping sounds effectively conveyed the horror atmosphere.”
- “The background music is a bit irritating, it is a repetitive booming heartbeat with overlays of random sounds.”
- “Not much to write about music here since the entire game was intense but at the same time rather monotonous drumming/pumping in your ears that screamed 'you are playing a horror game right now.'”
- “Your exploration is accompanied by music and sound effects. I admit that I played most of the game in silence, with my headphones off.”
humor
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The humor in the game is subtle and clever, notably reflected in the playful naming of the "third axis" group, which ties humorously to the 3D gameplay. This adds a lighthearted layer to the lore and character development.
atmosphere
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Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting it complements the puzzles and overall look and feel, creating an enjoyable experience.
- “I quite enjoyed most of the puzzles, atmosphere, look, and feel of this game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is described as tedious, particularly in the later stages where extensive back-and-forth exploration between open rooms becomes necessary to find solutions.

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Forgotten Hill The Third Axis is a action game.

Forgotten Hill The Third Axis is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Forgotten Hill The Third Axis.

Forgotten Hill The Third Axis was released on October 26, 2023.

Forgotten Hill The Third Axis was developed by FM Studio.

Forgotten Hill The Third Axis has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Forgotten Hill The Third Axis is a single player game.

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