H.I.V.E.

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H.I.V.E. is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Pablo Trigo and was released on May 26, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

H.I.V.E. is a roguelite autochess strategy game where the player leads the Clone revolution. It's the year 2424 a technology corporation has created the "H.I.V.E." (Hyper Intelligent Virus Exterminators) clones to take care of sanitation tasks. But now these beings have gained awareness and in their beliefs all living forms aside from them are a plague. Now the clones and are taki…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and the autochess aspect is well-executed.
Visually appealing with a cool aesthetic and a simple yet functional navigation map.
Offers a lot of potential for players who enjoy roguelike and auto-battler games.

The game is riddled with bugs, making it unplayable past a certain point.
Lacks meaningful content and relies heavily on procedural generation, resulting in repetitive gameplay.
Despite being free, the game has failed to attract a significant player base, indicating poor public reception.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is frequently criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. While players find it enjoyable when it functions properly, the overall experience is marred by persistent technical issues.
- “It's fun, but super buggy.”
- “Fun when it works, but it's a buggy mess.”
- “Very buggy.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting they look particularly bad, while others found them to be good and fitting for the game's humorous story. Overall, the visuals do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “It's a good game; the graphics are impressive and the story is quite funny.”
- “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The graphics look particularly bad, but at least it's not pixel crap.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking meaningful bespoke levels and narrative-driven progression, suggesting that the developer did not fully engage in creating a rich gaming experience.
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth or innovation.”
- “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game's story, noting it adds to the overall enjoyment alongside its good graphics.
- “It's a good game; the graphics are good, and the story is pretty funny.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is noted for its humor, contributing positively to the overall experience of the game, which is also complemented by good graphics.
- “It's a good game; the graphics are good, and the story is pretty funny.”