Hand Simulator: Horror
- December 22, 2020
- HFM Games
- 2h median play time
Hand Simulator: Horror is a single-player or multiplayer simulation game that takes place on an old gloomy farm filled with hostile creatures. Players must use their hand control controller to solve obstacles and find a way to escape. The game offers a good plot with plenty of humor, as well as a physical simulation of hands for a unique interaction experience.
Reviews
- A fun game to play with friends, providing hilarious moments and unique horror scenarios.
- Offers a challenging experience with entertaining puzzles, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The game is memorable and can be a great source of laughter, especially in a multiplayer setting.
- The game is plagued with bugs and poor controls, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players found the mechanics difficult to grasp, making it hard to progress without getting stuck.
- The horror elements are often overshadowed by the game's janky physics and design issues.
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious, especially in multiplayer settings where friends can share in the comedic chaos. However, some reviews note that the game suffers from bugs and frustrating mechanics that can detract from the overall experience. While it delivers plenty of laughs, particularly through its goofy physics and absurd moments, it may not hold up as well when played solo.
“Very funny.”
“This game could use some polishing and tweaking out bugs, but the experience you get from this game will keep you laughing.”
“My jaw hurts after laughing too much while playing this game.”
- story9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising it as a gripping and well-thought-out narrative that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its compelling lore, extraordinary ending, and impressive graphics, often rating it a perfect 10/10. However, there is a contrasting opinion that rates the story poorly, indicating a divide in player experiences.
“Absolute masterpiece of a horror game, absolutely terrifying, no cheap jumpscares, and the controls are immaculate, extravagant story, and no bugs to be found, 10/10 would play again.”
“Gripping story, a great engine, good graphics, compelling lore, and one wild ride.”
“This game is easily one of the best games of 2021, zero issues, great soundtrack, the story was well thought out and really interesting and I felt super invested.”
“The story is incredibly shallow and lacks any real depth.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
“Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as amazing and innovative, while others criticize them as terrible and poorly designed. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a strong point by many, contributing to an engaging experience, despite some complaints about controls and design.
“Graphics were amazing, and controls were innovative, although they took a bit of time to get used to.”
“An absolutely compelling story with incredible graphics and an amazing physics engine!”
“Brilliant 10/10 graphics 10/10 plot 10/10 chickens 10/10 miss bayliff”
“The graphics are terrible.”
“This game is too long to play with the poor design, graphics, and physics engine.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with locked doors and freezing on some systems. While some users report perfect controls, the overall experience is marred by significant stability problems that detract from gameplay.
“It is just buggy.”
“The part with the bomb and the pig was annoying because they were extremely buggy.”
“And the game is buggy as hell; you can glitch through all the locked doors.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary, with some players finding the mechanics frustrating, particularly with precision tasks, while others praise the engaging puzzles and cooperative elements. The game is noted for its fun factor, especially in multiplayer settings, and offers around two hours of enjoyable content, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual play.
“3$ is worth it for a few hours of fun gameplay.”
“About 2 full hours of gameplay, great for 2 people, original story, extraordinary ending.”
“Probably the best co-op horror game ever, unique and fun style and probably the best of the hand simulator installments, about 2 hours of gameplay if you and your friend are seasoned hand simulator pros like we are.”
“I had trouble with the mechanics, and my scroll wheel was very overreactive, making it even more frustrating when doing tasks that required precision.”
“But as annoying as the game mechanics were, the puzzles were pretty good and it was super fun to play with a group.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in terrible performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The performance is terrible.”
“The game suffers from low optimization.”
“The optimization issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it moved them to tears on multiple occasions.
“I cried twice.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it demands extensive practice to master even simple tasks, such as picking up objects.
“It requires a tremendous amount of tedious practice to successfully convince your rogue hand to pick up even the most basic object.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became a chore rather than fun.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as a cheap cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over quality or player experience.
“It's clear that this game is just a cheap cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which is frustrating.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience with a great soundtrack that enhances the well-crafted story and keeps players deeply engaged.
“This game is easily one of the best games of 2021, with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music in this game is fantastic and really complements the story, making me feel super invested.”
“The soundtrack is well thought out and adds depth to the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”