Hasfax
- February 13, 2020
- HorseGames
Get on SteamHasfax is a first-person exploration game where you wake up in a basement with no memory of how you got there. The game is centered around discovering the truth by finding clues scattered around the environment. With a lack of guidance, players must choose to either investigate their situation or try to escape, all while dealing with disorientation and potential danger. Every object and interaction is interconnected, leading to the main storyline.
Reviews
- The game features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the scary atmosphere.
- The ambience is well-crafted, creating a sense of unease throughout the gameplay.
- It offers a unique twist on the escape room concept, requiring players to find keys to progress.
- The gameplay is repetitive and primarily revolves around finding keys, leading to a lack of excitement.
- There are minimal jump scares and threats, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a horror game.
- The story is shallow and the overall experience feels underdeveloped, with many players expressing disappointment.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story of the game immerses players in a quest where Link must save the world from impending doom within a tight timeframe of three days, utilizing various masks to progress. While veterans of the franchise may find a deeper connection to the narrative, newcomers can also appreciate its engaging plot without needing prior knowledge of the Zelda series. In contrast, another title, Hasfax, suffers from a shallow and confusing storyline that detracts from the overall experience.
“And so the legend continues as Link sets out on another quest to defend all that is good from the evil that lurks.”
“This is where the story begins, and just three days -- 72 hours -- later it will end if you don't halt the moon's death march towards the land of Termina.”
“Nintendo has done an amazing job of immersing you in the story right away.”
“After he rid Hyrule of evil, he decided to set out on a quest that would benefit him.”
“The story was a little hard to follow until the end.”
“Hasfax is a low-budget indie horror game with a very shallow story, and even more depth-challenged gameplay.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Majora's Mask" is praised for its originality and depth, showcasing a fresh approach to mechanics and storytelling. In contrast, "Hasfax" is criticized for its shallow gameplay and poorly designed mechanics, particularly the difficulty in locating key items due to their blending with the environment.
“Through Majora's Mask, they've proved they haven't been forced to rehash gameplay and storylines to create a good piece of software.”
“Hasfax is a low-budget indie horror game with a very shallow story, and even more depth-challenged gameplay.”
“The gameplay is particularly awful in this reiteration of the worn-out mechanics; the keys themselves are tiny and hard to see since they blend in well with the surfaces they're laid on.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its effective use of sound and lighting, creating a genuinely creepy and immersive experience without relying on jump scares. While some reviewers note a sense of wasted potential, the overall ambiance and soundtrack contribute significantly to a feeling of unease and tension, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Actually a good game for the price, no jump scares which is awesome, amazing soundtrack that fits in and improves the scary atmosphere, a little difficult but I managed to solve it, overall worth playing.”
“There is huge wasted potential in this game, and it's a shame since the foundation is surprisingly really well done; the flickering lights, dismal atmosphere, and genuinely creepy OST all work well together.”
“The atmosphere and music gave the sense of a looming threat and a feeling of unease.”
“As far as graphics and atmosphere go, Hasfax is dead on.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the eerie atmosphere, with an amazing soundtrack that contributes to a sense of looming threat and unease. However, some reviewers feel there is wasted potential, noting that while the background music is effective, it could have been more dynamic to match the game's strong foundation. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a key element that improves the gaming experience.
“Actually a good game for the price, no jump scares which is awesome, amazing soundtrack that fits in and improves the scary atmosphere, a little difficult but I managed to solve it, overall worth playing.”
“There is huge wasted potential in this game, and it's a shame since the foundation is surprisingly really well done; the flickering lights, dismal atmosphere, and genuinely creepy OST all work well together.”
“The atmosphere and music gave the sense of a looming threat and a feeling of unease.”
“However, the best you're going to get is some eerie background music and a couple of stagnant hallucinations.”
“There is huge wasted potential in this game, and it's a shame since the foundation is surprisingly well done; the flickering lights, dismal atmosphere, and genuinely creepy soundtrack all work well together.”
“The atmosphere and music gave a sense of looming threat and a feeling of unease.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively utilizes the 4MB expansion pack to enhance graphics and create larger worlds, resulting in a visually impressive atmosphere that resonates well with players.
“Utilizes the 4MB expansion pack for bigger worlds and better graphics.”
“As far as graphics and atmosphere go, Hasfax is dead on.”
