Hasfax

About

Hasfax 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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story6 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack that enhances the scary atmosphere.
It offers a unique twist on the escape room concept, requiring players to find keys to progress.
The ambiance and overall graphics create a sense of unease, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate exploration without constant threats.

Gameplay is primarily focused on finding keys, leading to a repetitive and boring experience.
There are very few jump scares, which may disappoint players expecting traditional horror elements.
The story is shallow and lacks depth, making it feel like a low-budget indie title.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The story of the game immerses players in a quest where Link must save the world from impending doom within a tight 72-hour timeframe, utilizing various masks to progress. While veterans of the franchise may find a deeper connection to the narrative, newcomers can also appreciate its engaging and original storyline that stands apart from typical Zelda tropes. In contrast, another game mentioned, Hasfax, suffers from a shallow and confusing narrative that detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “As Link, you have three days to save the world from destruction, and in the midst of your quest, you gain masks which you need to use to accomplish certain tasks or advance the storyline.”
- “Hasfax is a low-budget indie horror game with a very shallow story, and even more depth-challenged gameplay.”
- “The story was a little hard to follow until the end.”
- “That's not to say you won't feel the nostalgia pouring in, but the storyline is one that doesn't really rely on the Zelda franchise to pull you in.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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20%
The gameplay in Majora's Mask is praised for its originality and depth, showcasing a successful departure from rehashed mechanics and storylines. In contrast, Hasfax is criticized for its shallow gameplay and poorly designed mechanics, particularly noting 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.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its effective use of sound and visuals, creating a genuinely creepy and immersive experience without relying on jump scares. Reviewers highlight the combination of flickering lights and a haunting soundtrack that enhances the sense of unease and looming threat, although some feel the game has not fully realized its potential. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The flickering lights, dismal atmosphere, and genuinely creepy soundtrack all work well together.”
- “As far as graphics and atmosphere go, it's dead on.”
- “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 soundtrack 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, it feels lifeless and uninspired.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the eerie atmosphere and contributing to a sense of unease, with an impressive soundtrack that fits well within the horror theme. However, some reviewers feel there is missed potential, noting that while the background music is effective, it could have been more varied to elevate the experience further. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point that complements the game's unsettling ambiance.
- “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 soundtrack all work well together.”
- “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 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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game effectively utilizes the 4MB expansion pack to enhance graphics and create larger, more immersive worlds. Reviewers praise the graphics and atmosphere, noting that they are well-executed and contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “Utilizes the 4MB expansion pack for bigger worlds and better graphics.”
- “As far as graphics and atmosphere go, Hasfax is dead on.”