Hand Simulator: Horror
- December 22, 2020
- HFM Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamHand 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and hilarious experience, especially when played with friends.
- Despite its bugs, the game provides entertaining puzzles and memorable moments.
- Many players found it to be a fun and engaging horror game, with some even calling it a masterpiece.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Controls are difficult to master, leading to a painful gaming experience for many players.
- The horror elements are often overshadowed by the game's janky mechanics and annoying enemies, particularly the chickens.
- humor30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as very funny, particularly when played with friends, delivering a hilarious experience filled with goofy moments and absurd physics. However, many reviews note that it suffers from bugs and could benefit from further polishing, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While it excels in multiplayer settings, playing alone may lead to a less engaging experience.
“Best game of the hand simulator saga (although I haven't played the boob sex one) and has the funny flying goat.”
“My jaw hurts after laughing too much while playing this game.”
“This game could use some polishing and tweaking out bugs, but the experience you get from this game will keep you laughing.”
- story18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising it as an "absolute masterpiece" and "gripping," highlighting its compelling lore and well-thought-out plot. Players found the narrative to be immersive and engaging, contributing to an overall exceptional gaming experience, while some noted the game's originality and extraordinary ending. 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.”
“Story: 1/10”
“Such a moving story/plot.”
“Story: 1/10”
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The reviews on graphics are highly polarized, with some players praising the visuals as "amazing" and "incredible," while others criticize them as "terrible" and "shitty." Despite the mixed opinions, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, especially when paired with a compelling story and innovative controls.
“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.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches, such as the ability to walk through locked doors and issues with specific gameplay elements. While some players noted perfect controls, others experienced freezing and frustratingly buggy scenarios that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, stability appears to be a major concern that needs addressing.
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users noting frustrating mechanics, particularly with an overly sensitive scroll wheel that complicates precision tasks. However, the puzzles are well-received, and the game shines in a co-op setting, offering a unique and enjoyable experience, especially for seasoned players. Overall, it provides about two hours of engaging gameplay, making it a worthwhile purchase for its price.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in consistently terrible performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The performance is terrible.”
“Low optimization”
“The performance is terrible.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with some expressing that the game moved them to tears on multiple occasions.
“I cried twice.”
“I cried twice.”
“I cried twice.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, as it demands a significant amount of repetitive 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cheap cash grab." This suggests a negative reception regarding the game's approach to generating revenue.
“I'm pretty sure it's just a cheap cash grab.”
“I'm pretty sure it's just a cheap cash grab.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its great soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience and complements the well-crafted story.
“This game is easily one of the best games of 2021, with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The story was well thought out and really interesting, making me feel super invested.”
