Harts
- January 5, 2018
- Reglest5 Games
Get on Steam"Harts" is a single-player Horror Adventure game that offers a horrible visual experience as you explore a house filled with secrets and mysteries. As a young detective, you'll search for clues about your idol's death and the disappearances of several people. With excellent graphics, simple gameplay, atmospheric sounds, and interesting puzzles, "Harts" will immerse you in a terrifying and suspenseful adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice ambiance at times and some decent puzzles.
- There are a couple of effective jump scares that can create tension.
- It's a short game that can be completed in about an hour, making it a quick experience for those who enjoy indie horror games.
- The English translation is poorly done, breaking immersion and making the story hard to follow.
- The gameplay is clunky, with a frustrating interface and lack of intuitive interactions.
- The game features immersion-breaking elements, such as out-of-place jokes and a lack of save points, which detract from the horror experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being basic and unimpressive, with comparisons made to retro titles like Tetris. Many users reported low frame rates and a lack of detail, suggesting that the assets may have been sourced from free websites. Overall, the visual quality detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
“The graphics are not that impressive.”
“Worst game I've ever played; the graphics are like a Tetris game.”
“Graphics seemed pretty basic, and gameplay was next to impossible. Possibly my system, but I've played much more detailed games without any problem.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is poorly executed, suffering from a lack of coherent translation that severely undermines immersion and engagement. Reviewers note that the plot is shallow, resulting in a loss of emotional impact and overall enjoyment.
“The story is badly told, the translation is essentially non-existent as it was probably done through Google Translate and then mangled an extra time for the sake of it, and the game isn't really that good after all.”
“First of all, the English translation is really bad, and that breaks immersion very early on in the story.”
“The plot is shallow, to say the least.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for being clunky and lacking intuitive interaction with the environment, leading to a perception of mediocrity. Many users question the value of a paid game that offers only 45 minutes of gameplay when there are free alternatives that provide significantly more engaging experiences.
“There are totally free games that are amazing, offering hundreds of hours of fun gameplay.”
“Gameplay feels clunky and the interaction with the environment is not intuitive.”
“Why would anyone pay for 45 minutes of mediocre gameplay?”
- humor6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the funny jumpscares, many find the overall comedic elements to be unfunny and immersion-breaking. A few isolated jokes, particularly one at the beginning, are noted as being niche and effective, but they do not significantly enhance the experience for most players.
“The one funny joke was at the beginning and was niche enough not to ruin immersion.”
“Completely unfunny... ruined the immersion... you continue through the maze and run into a QR code.”
“The humor fell flat and detracted from the overall experience.”
“Attempts at humor felt forced and often missed the mark.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users finding the soundtrack during "run" sequences to be odd and not fitting the game's atmosphere. There is a consensus that the game would benefit from improved sound effects and more appropriate music to enhance tension and overall immersion.
“The 'run' sequences are a bit odd due to the weird soundtrack.”
“The game really needs some better sound effects and appropriate music to build tension.”
