Hand of Horzasha

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Hand of Horzasha is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Shiny Vacation and was released on January 30, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

When a headstrong knight from the sealed-off human world witnesses the neglect of an orphaned child, she abandons her former life as an explorer to protect her newly adopted daughter in life-risking ritual combat in a strange town of monsters. Let our search for "Horzasha" begin!

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive story with well-developed characters and relationship-building mechanics.
Atmospheric visual and audio design, including lush original soundtrack and expressive character art.
Offers multiple endings and rewarding replayability, appealing especially to fans of visual novels and narrative-driven games.

Writing quality is inconsistent, with some criticisms highlighting poor dialogue and amateurish storytelling.
Gameplay is minimal or limited, feeling more like an e-book or visual novel with lots of reading and clicking.
Some technical issues, such as joystick support not working, and occasional repetitive locations or tasks in the game.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, composed by M., is highly praised for its memorable tracks and seamless integration with the game's visuals. Players find the soundtrack enchanting and fitting, particularly enjoying the varied versions during rites and the map selection theme. Overall, the delicate and lush musical accompaniment greatly enhances the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is super dope and, along with the visuals, it just really fits together well.”
- “The most memorable songs were all the different versions during the multiple rites, and when you have to choose your destination on the map.”
- “In the iOS version of this game, I fell in love with its characters and world and found myself absolutely enchanted by the delicate and lush musical accompaniment.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay mainly involves clicking through dialogue, which some find poorly written, but others appreciate the engaging relationship-building mechanics and intriguing mystery that create an immersive visual novel experience.
- “With a delightful and varied cast of characters that feel truly alive, realistic feeling relationship building mechanics, and a compelling mystery to solve, I was sucked in from start to finish.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong emotional impact, noting well-defined characters that foster a genuine sense of connection and friendship throughout the experience.
- “I 100%-ed this game and I am left with a deep sense of emotional resonance.”
- “To me, all of the characters were pretty defined which made me feel like I was actually making friends.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly engaging and immersive, capturing the attention even of those who typically avoid reading. Combined with appealing art, it is especially recommended for fans of narrative-driven games or books.
- “I'm not the type of person that likes to read at all, but the story suddenly captured my attention.”
- “It has an immersive story and nice art, so if you are a fan of books or games of this nature, then I definitely recommend checking it out.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game feels tedious and slow, likened to reading a novel where you must click for every sentence instead of flipping pages, which can disrupt the flow and diminish enjoyment.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is dry and self-deprecating, appealing to a niche audience with its witty, understated style. It may not resonate widely but offers a clever, ironic charm for those who appreciate subtle comedy.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is portrayed through simple but expressive designs, enhanced by dynamic backgrounds and lighting that add depth and visual appeal.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the graphics for their strong visual appeal that complements the music, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.