Hanctt Origins

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Hanctt Origins is a single player role playing game. It was developed by RedPunch Studios and was released on December 13, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Hanctt Origins is a dark, atmospheric FPS set on the fog-covered Hanctt continent, where survival is a grim challenge. Players follow Detective Gab and three others through intertwining stories, wielding diverse weapons and dark magic to face sinister sects. Its Lovecraft-inspired environments and varied combat styles combine classic inspirations with modern gameplay.

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has potential and an interesting concept that could be developed further.
The retro visuals and art design are appealing, providing a nostalgic feel.
Some levels are well designed and enjoyable, especially once more powerful weapons are acquired.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including broken ammo counts and hit registration issues.
Gameplay is frustratingly slow and difficult, with enemies that deal excessive damage and a lack of ammo.
Many basic features are missing, such as key bindings and a reload button, making the game feel unfinished.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game feature a mix of hand-drawn sprites and standard modeled backgrounds, which some players appreciate for its retro aesthetic. However, many reviewers criticize the overall execution, noting that the visuals do not translate well into gameplay, leading to confusion in level navigation and a lack of consistency in design. While the art style has potential, the game's current state detracts from the overall experience.
- “The art style is cool, and the levels are short & sweet.”
- “Retro visuals: the visuals combine hand-drawn sprites with a more standard modeled background.”
- “I can overlook AI-generated voices, artwork, and awful level design if the core gameplay at least has some meat to it, but this slapdash mess barely has the bones of gameplay. Enemies fire projectiles on a massive delay from when they're fired (except when they don't, because who needs consistency?). Your own gun seems to be hitscan; I say 'seems' because I can't tell either way—the shooting is so awful, and trying to tell one part of a level from the other is a lesson in patience and codebreaking skills.”
- “I love boomer shooters, I love retro visuals, and I love Lovecraftian tales; but this game just does not work in its current state.”
- “It might have retro visuals, but the same style is not visible in gameplay.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of consistency and core mechanics, with issues such as delayed enemy projectiles and unclear level design making it frustrating for players. While the retro visuals are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by poor shooting mechanics and a steep difficulty curve without adjustable options, leading to a gameplay experience that feels unrefined and lacking depth.
- “Gameplay fits the retro shooter category.”
- “I can overlook AI-generated voices, artwork, and awful level design if the core gameplay at least has some meat to it, but this slapdash mess barely has the bones of gameplay. Enemies fire projectiles on a massive delay from when they're fired (except when they don't, because who needs consistency?). Your own gun seems to be hitscan; I say 'seems' because I can't tell either way—the shooting is so awful, and trying to tell one part of a level from the other is a lesson in patience and codebreaking skills.”
- “While the art design is beautiful, the gameplay is weak and lacks a core mechanic of its own.”
- “Difficulty/gameplay: there are no difficulty options for the game, and this game is definitely ridiculously hard and slow-paced in the beginning until you get the shotgun way late in the available levels.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a simple premise of searching for a missing wife, complemented by strong environment design. While the narrative is straightforward and primarily conveyed through text before stages, it may not leave a lasting impression on players.
- “The game's story and environment design are great.”
- “The story is simple: your wife has disappeared, and you're looking for her.”
- “Most of the story is presented through text before the start of a stage.”
- “The story is simple; your wife has disappeared and you're looking for her.”
- “The story is simple; your wife has disappeared and you're looking for her.”
- “The story isn’t going to blow you away.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly after completing certain levels. Many describe it as a "broken, buggy mess," indicating that it is still in early access and requires substantial improvements to its stability.
- “Pretty buggy game at this point, but it has an interesting concept.”
- “I did notice, though, that after I beat a certain level, which ended very suddenly, I was booted to the main menu, and now the game glitches when trying to play again.”
- “A broken, buggy mess of a game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for being too quiet, which detracts from the overall experience, especially during key moments like the tutorial and first level.
- “I already had a bad feeling during the tutorial, and the first level confirmed it: a broken ammo counter, janky enemy hitboxes, and music so quiet you can barely hear it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as inconsistent hitboxes and unresponsive targeting, which detract from the overall experience and can lead to player frustration.