Hatch
- July 25, 2021
- Nekoromorph
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Get on itch.io Store"Hatch" is a single-player, first-person horror game available on Steam for Windows. Players, who wake up to find a hatch in their room, must hide and avoid intruders while experiencing intense violence, blood, and gore. The game supports Japanese and English languages and requires DirectX 11, but may not work with integrated graphics cards.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is entertaining and funny, with a unique and silly premise that keeps players engaged.
- It offers a memorable experience in a short playtime, making it a good option for those looking for a quick horror game.
- The sound design and music contribute positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The story is confusing and lacks depth, making it hard to follow at times.
- The AI behavior is frustrating, with enemies camping objectives and predictable movement patterns.
- Graphics and cutscenes need improvement, as they can be subpar and detract from the overall experience.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as quirky and creative, featuring unique characters, but it suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of clarity, making it difficult to follow. While some players appreciate its simplicity and humor, others criticize it for being poorly executed and lacking depth, with issues in graphics and cutscenes further detracting from the overall experience.
“This game has a super goofy yet interesting story and fun gameplay, both of which I admire for their simplicity.”
“The story is kinda hard to follow, but that's the nature of Japanese indie horror games.”
“This is a well-done game with a fine and creative story featuring characters like Aniki, Baby Man, and Hatch Lady.”
“The story doesn't really make much sense; it looks like they put no effort into it, and the mechanics are 'eh' at best.”
“It's glitchy, the story is really weird, and the graphics are straight trash.”
“The story is kinda hard to follow, but that's the nature of Japanese indie horror games.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it provides an entertaining experience packed with funny sequences, despite its short duration of one to two hours. While some find the glitches and jump scares amusing rather than frightening, the overall blend of horror and humor contributes to a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“This game only takes about one or two hours at most to complete, but there are so many funny sequences buried in there that it ends up being a really entertaining time.”
“The content is there, the horror is there, and it's even a little funny!”
“So boring, not scary, and the 'jumpscare' is quite funny.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its silly and entertaining nature, featuring numerous jump scares and quirky elements typical of the "monsters chase you" genre. While the mechanics are considered mediocre and the AI can be problematic, the overall experience is enjoyable enough for players to consider replaying, despite some technical issues.
“This game is ridiculously silly, and not really that interesting in terms of gameplay mechanics, but it has droves of jump scares and silly quirks that make it one of the most entertaining games in the 'monsters chase you' genre that I have seen.”
“Gameplay was a little scuffed in terms of the AI camping around, but overall I would play again.”
“The little bit of gameplay I did get to enjoy before running into a game-breaking bug was definitely enough to warrant a $3.99 purchase.”
“The gameplay was a little scuffed due to the AI camping around, but overall, I would play again.”
“Here's some gameplay if you're interested: https://youtu.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that certain cutscenes and animations are poorly executed and glitchy, detracting from the overall experience. While there are creative character designs, the visual quality is often described as subpar, leading to frustration among users.
“The graphics in some cutscenes need improvement, and what's up with the ending animation?”
“The graphics are bad at times.”
“The graphics are straight trash.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, but users note that the inconsistent cues and abrupt shifts in tone can create confusion, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music was good, though.”
“The rapid shift in tone with the music just makes the whole experience more confusing.”
“The music cues are all over the place.”
“The rapid shift in tone with the music makes the whole experience more confusing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game experiences some glitches, they often find them amusing rather than disruptive, suggesting a generally stable experience despite occasional humorous bugs.
“The glitches are funny, though.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
