H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency

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H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with horror, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Kekdot and was released on February 28, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and exciting multiplayer experience, best enjoyed with friends.
Good atmosphere and creepy elements that provide some jump scares.
Strong potential with enjoyable exploration and investigation gameplay.

Only one mission/map available, making content feel very limited and repetitive.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including missing keys and stuck enemies that hinder progress.
Overpowered enemy AI that can cause frustration, combined with poor game balance and lack of polish.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story in *h.i. A* is delivered through environmental storytelling and lore notes rather than a straightforward narrative, creating an immersive and intriguing atmosphere. However, the single available mission is criticized for its difficulty, especially when playing solo or with fewer players, limiting narrative progression and causing frustration. Despite this, cooperative play is praised and players look forward to future updates expanding the story.
- “A* presents its lore through notes, environmental storytelling, and unsettling encounters.”
- “Still even with currently only one mission available, the game feels immersive and intriguing.”
- “Played with friends, unfortunately only one mission, but it was fun working together.”
- “First mission, the grey evil businessman guy just spawns and camps the door, making it literally impossible to accomplish.”
- “Its pretty terrible because the first mission is basically impossible.”
- “Another thing I noticed is that the first mission is way harder if you only play with a partner or alone.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay focuses on slow-paced psychological horror with an emphasis on exploration and investigation rather than combat, creating a tense atmosphere through subtle scares. Although the mechanics are simple and gameplay length is short, features like bunny hopping add some dynamic movement, and the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs. Some users noted limited depth and trivial mechanics, such as a cash system used only to buy a cosmetic hat.
- “For players who enjoy slow-burning psychological horror mixed with investigative gameplay, this game offers a disturbing and memorable journey into the unknown.”
- “The gameplay emphasizes exploration and investigation rather than combat.”
- “While mechanics are simple, the tension comes from what you don't see, making every step forward feel risky.”
- “There's only about one hour's worth of gameplay if that, and looking at the developer's other games, it looks a lot like they're asset flippers.”
- “There is a cash collecting money 'mechanic' in the game which can be used only to buy a stupid hat.”
- “While mechanics are simple, the tension comes from what you don’t see, making every step forward feel risky.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The graphics are simple and feature low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some gamers, but the strong art direction and atmosphere effectively enhance the feeling of isolation and vulnerability. While not visually extravagant, the visuals are smooth and well refined, complementing the game's mood.
- “While not graphically extravagant, the art direction and atmosphere more than make up for it, reinforcing the feeling of isolation and vulnerability.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “The graphics are simple but smooth and well refined.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game excels in creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere that emphasizes psychological horror over cheap jump scares. Its art direction effectively conveys isolation and vulnerability, making the exploration with friends both exciting and immersive. Overall, it offers a haunting and compelling experience for fans of atmospheric horror.
- “A: Horror Investigation Agency is a haunting indie horror experience that focuses less on cheap jump scares and more on atmosphere, tension, and unsettling mystery.”
- “While not graphically extravagant, the art direction and atmosphere more than make up for it, reinforcing the feeling of isolation and vulnerability.”
- “For fans of atmospheric and psychological horror, this is an investigation worth taking.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is lighthearted and silly, often turning scary moments into funny experiences, especially when played with friends. Players find it amusing and entertaining, contributing to a quick and enjoyable gameplay session.
- “I can say one thing, it is quite scary but when you grab a friend with an auto clicker it becomes a funny game, not scary.”
- “Very easy and funny game, we finished it in 10 minutes :D”
- “I like this game, it's funny and silly.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant bugs and stability issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause characters to get stuck. Despite these problems, playing with a cooperative group can still provide an enjoyable experience.
- “This game is pretty buggy, but with the right people it is really fun to play.”
- “We used glitches and guides but still took hours to beat it, overall not very good.”
- “Buggy (can easily get the 'bad guy' stuck).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and frustrating, with certain mechanics, like the office guy's inconsistent behavior, making the experience either overly difficult or monotonous. While the initial stages are enjoyable, the repetitive nature eventually diminishes the fun.
- “The game is pretty fun for the first 7 or 8 notes, but then gets way too tedious and difficult.”
- “Also the singular case currently in the game can be extremely tedious, and the office guy that chases you can either spot you from a mile away and kill you, or he can get stuck somewhere and then it just gets boring.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is used sparingly, allowing silence to heighten tension and fear, effectively enhancing the atmosphere during the investigation.
- “The minimal use of music ensures that silence itself becomes a weapon, amplifying fear and anticipation throughout the investigation.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is criticized for misleading advertising, offering only one case despite promising at least two, and heavily promoting purchases of other products through intrusive ads in the hub menu.
- “There is only a single case despite advertising a minimum of two; the hub menu is plastered with advertisements encouraging you to spend money on one of their other products.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong aversion and a refusal to engage with it.

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H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is a casual role playing game with horror, thriller and comedy themes.

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency.

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency was released on February 28, 2024.

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency was developed by Kekdot.

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

H.I.A: Horror Investigation Agency is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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