HARD TAPES

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HARD TAPES is a single player survival shooter game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by FREEGOOSGAMES and was released on February 10, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

First person shooter Psychological horror, which is about sick thought experiments that will be seen thanks to some videotapes and demonstrate what dark is the world now.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and atmospheric PS1-style graphic design that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, requiring both quick reflexes and tactical thinking, which keeps players engaged.
There is significant potential for the game to evolve into something great, with interesting scenarios and a strong foundation for horror elements.

The game suffers from a lack of clear instructions and objectives, leaving players confused about what to do next.
Technical issues such as poor optimization, unresponsive controls, and glitches detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in a coherent story, making it feel disjointed and frustrating.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with impressive visuals and good physics, though some users note issues like lack of graphic options and motion blur. However, the overall design is criticized for repetitive environments and a lack of engaging content, leading to mixed feelings about the game's visual appeal. While the graphics show potential, they are not enough to compensate for other shortcomings in gameplay.
- “I think this game has so much potential with its bizarre scenarios and visuals.”
- “Good graphics, physics, and mechanics.”
- “The graphics are amazing, don't get me wrong.”
- “Ok, first of all, nothing happens when you change the graphics.”
- “Graphic options should be there; there is motion blur, which is bad.”
- “Graphically, it's okayish if you do not mind that every place basically has only 90° corners.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of plot and context, leaving players feeling as though they are navigating a disjointed experience without meaningful narrative payoff. Many reviewers note that it feels more like an atmospheric exploration than a cohesive story-driven adventure.
- “There is zero plot or context for what the hell is happening; it's like you are playing in someone's poorly developed fever dream.”
- “This game is bad; the puzzle was so easy and there was no payoff to the story.”
- “There's no story or anything at this time; it's more just an atmospheric experience of different settings.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere is noted for being very scary at times, but it quickly becomes repetitive due to the lack of a cohesive story, resulting in an experience that feels more like a series of atmospheric settings rather than a narrative-driven journey.
- “The game immerses you in a captivating atmosphere that transports you to different settings.”
- “It's more of an atmospheric experience, allowing players to explore various environments without a traditional narrative.”
- “The ambiance created in the game is truly remarkable, making each setting feel unique and engaging.”
- “The atmosphere is very scary at times, but it becomes repetitive very quickly.”
- “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat and feels uninspired.”
- “While the atmosphere has its moments, it lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is characterized as dramatic and swelling, yet it fails to enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players feeling that it lacks meaningful impact.
- “The music was swelling, but nothing happened.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The background music was often too loud, drowning out important sound effects.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally considered satisfactory, featuring good graphics, solid physics, and effective mechanics, though it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “Good graphics, physics, and mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is okay-ish.”