Hatred

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"Hatred" is a single-player, thrilling shooter game known for its perfect graphics and soundtrack, but with issues such as grinding, missing optimization, and numerous bugs. As the antagonist filled with hatred, players wander the outskirts of New York, fighting law enforcement and seeking victims in a dark, horrifying journey. Despite these flaws, the game offers a unique and hilarious experience with a very atmospheric and wholesome story.

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

+13

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,205 reviews

story124 positive mentions

optimization76 negative mentions

story
779 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
69%
15%
The game's story is widely criticized for being weak, shallow, and lacking depth, primarily revolving around a misanthropic protagonist whose sole mission is to kill as many people as possible without any meaningful backstory or character development. Many reviewers note that the narrative serves merely as a backdrop for the violent gameplay, with repetitive objectives and a lack of engaging plot elements making the experience forgettable. Overall, players seeking a compelling story will likely be disappointed, as the focus is heavily on mindless violence rather than storytelling.
- “The story is about a guy named 'not important' with a lot of misanthropic ideas; one day he decides to 'complete his mission,' which is killing everything that moves.”
- “It's a tragic story about a man who tried to make this world cleaner and better, but as all true heroes, he died and didn't make it no matter how hard he tried.”
- “Well written and down on his luck relatable character makes this game's story one of the best gaming has seen in quite some time; writing is quick, snappy, and funny.”
- “The game lacks character development and depth, and the story is merely a vehicle for the game's violence.”
- “The lack of variety in objectives and the game's shallow story and characters make it a forgettable experience.”
- “The story is pretty much non-existent - you are a guy who is fed up with the status-quo and you will stop at nothing to lay waste to everything and everyone in your way.”
gameplay
733 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
58%
16%
The gameplay of "Hatred" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the destructible environments and the unique "execute to heal" mechanic, others find the gameplay shallow and lacking in depth, leading to boredom after a short period. Overall, the game is seen as a flawed twin-stick shooter that may appeal to those looking for a dark, edgy experience but fails to deliver a compelling or varied gameplay loop.
- “The gameplay is good and very challenging, the campaign duration is just right.”
- “Gameplay is kind of repetitive, but I still enjoy playing it.”
- “The gameplay is actually fun, with the ability to aim further out, you walk slower, but see farther, you can toss different grenades or molotovs and find weapons in places or on police and such.”
- “The game features a variety of weapons and upgrades, but the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “The game's excessive violence and controversial themes have garnered widespread criticism and condemnation, and the lack of depth and variety in gameplay make it a tedious and forgettable experience.”
- “The gameplay is overwhelmingly boring and repetitive.”
graphics
539 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The graphics of "Hatred" have received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique black and white aesthetic complemented by splashes of color for blood and explosions, creating a striking visual style reminiscent of "Sin City." However, several players noted that this monochromatic design can hinder gameplay by making it difficult to distinguish enemies and navigate environments, leading to visibility issues. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent and well-executed for an isometric shooter, they are often criticized for being poorly optimized and occasionally glitchy.
- “Hatred is an excellent isometric shooter with a surprising diabolical sadistic black humor and nice graphics with a very sophisticated scenario destruction system.”
- “The graphics are some of the best I've seen, and the killing is so good in it; I don't know why people painted it as such a horrible game when it came out.”
- “The graphics are original yet cliché, but you can't help but love it.”
- “The graphics are awful and gameplay makes me yawn (though, I see why some people might enjoy shooting everything that moves aimlessly).”
- “The black and white aesthetic wears thin fast once you realize how hard it can be to make out where enemies are on the screen.”
- “The graphics are mostly black & white except for the explosions when you kill someone, which makes it hard to see.”
humor
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in "Hatred" is characterized by its dark, edgy, and often absurd tone, drawing comparisons to the "Postal" series but lacking its charm and levity. Players find the protagonist's over-the-top dialogue and the game's extreme violence unintentionally funny, creating a mix of shock and amusement. While some appreciate the satirical critique of society, others feel the humor falls flat, making the game more of a grim experience than a comedic one.
- “The ridiculousness of this shooter singlehandedly killing entire towns and legions of police and SWAT, enacting out this childish murder fantasy perfectly is hilarious.”
- “The character you play is obviously not to be taken seriously, in fact I found Mr. 'Not Important' to be quite hilarious, saying obscene lines that I would have said on Xbox Live many moons ago.”
- “The protagonist is pretty funny as he says the cheesiest, edgiest stuff you can imagine.”
- “Just an unfunny edgelord version of Postal 1.”
- “I guess it's not funny if you have to explain it.”
- “It's not funny at all, but the direction they have chosen for the main character's dialogue is so bad that it must be a bad joke.”
optimization
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
42%
43%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low and unstable frame rates even on high-end hardware. Players have described the game as poorly optimized, buggy, and often unplayable, particularly on lower-spec systems, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users noted minor improvements post-launch, the consensus remains that significant optimization is needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “The game has great physics, good graphics, you can destroy almost everything... could be a better game, with missions, character creator, good open world or a good linear story, better optimized ...and so on.”
- “Despite performance issues from Windows 8.1/AMD a few years back, I've given this game as many tries as I'm going to at this point.”
- “The only true gripe about the game is the performance.”
- “The optimization is a mess and the gameplay is quite dull.”
- “The game is poorly designed in terms of optimization; my computer is a high-end computer and I can’t get past 35 fps even on low.”
- “Absolutely unacceptable performance for a game that honestly doesn't look that great.”
music
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its heavy metal soundtrack for enhancing the dark and chaotic atmosphere, while others find it generic or forgettable. Some players appreciate the way the music complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience, while others suggest that it can be distracting or not fitting for the game's themes. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as one of the game's stronger aspects, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and lack of variety.
- “The music absolutely slays!”
- “The soundtrack has been extremely well thought out and I can’t stress how well it ties in with the game theme and level design.”
- “Great top down shooter with some stellar music.”
- “The game's sound design is also unremarkable, with basic sound effects and a forgettable soundtrack.”
- “The grainy black and white and same 5 second music loop is migraine inducing.”
- “Even in music, the character gets stuck in every doorframe, the music is bland and the game gets boring really fast.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the consensus is that it remains unpolished and often frustrating, with clunky controls and frequent freezing. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," and potential players are advised to wait for patches before purchasing.
- “Surprisingly not too buggy.”
- “Almost no glitches or bugs, but after messing around with god mode, some bugs occurred like getting stuck in cars after they flip or models glitching, but nothing much in regular gameplay.”
- “Runs great.”
- “Let's be honest, if we strip away the 'edginess' of the game and look at the core gameplay, it's a buggy, unoptimized, repetitive mess.”
- “Game is actual garbage, controls are impossible, difficult as hell, repetitive, glitchy, and freezes constantly.”
- “A broken, buggy mess.”
atmosphere
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
51%
4%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dark, gritty, and artistic presentation, characterized by a striking black and white aesthetic with splashes of color that enhance the overall mood. Many reviewers highlight the effective sound design and voice acting, which contribute to a chilling and immersive experience, although some note that the oppressive atmosphere can detract from gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the game's unique tone and visual style create a memorable and unsettling atmosphere that resonates with players, despite its controversial themes.
- “The atmosphere is blood-curdling for the whole game and the voice acting is just perfect.”
- “The choice of color, mainly black and white with some sepia and red, contributes perfectly to the madness and the atmosphere.”
- “The voice acting and music are surprisingly good and do a great job at building an unsettling atmosphere that makes you feel uneasy as you should.”
- “Its just an empty mass killing simulator and its atmosphere becomes just depressing which was the biggest crime of all as it comes off as a waste.”
- “The dreary, dark atmosphere sometimes makes it impossible to see what you are shooting at, very frustrating.”
- “Narrative, atmosphere and storyline are bad and boring.”
replayability
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
64%
16%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting limited incentives to replay after completing the campaign, which is often described as short and lacking in variety. While some players appreciate the inclusion of difficulty settings and survival modes that offer additional challenges, the general consensus is that the game lacks substantial replay value, with mods from the Steam Workshop providing the most significant boost to replayability. Many reviewers suggest that the game is best experienced once, with little motivation to return unless for specific achievements or modded content.
- “The game has several difficulty options for replayability, and a good extra game mode.”
- “The survival mode added a nice touch of replayability, though, surprisingly.”
- “Has replay value for achievement hunters and even more so with workshop mods.”
- “Overall, I can't recommend it because the replayability just isn't there.”
- “The game features a maximum of 2 hours (!) campaign with little to no incentive of replayability or variety.”
- “In reality, it's just a boring top-down shooter with no replay value.”
emotional
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
7%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, from heartwarming and wholesome experiences that resonate deeply with players, to feelings of detachment and lack of emotional engagement. Many reviews highlight touching narratives that evoke tears and introspection, while others criticize the game for failing to create meaningful emotional connections, resulting in a mix of joy and disconnection. Overall, the game appears to balance between being a family-friendly, uplifting experience and a more complex, emotionally challenging journey.
- “A heartwarming, introspective odyssey of a lone man's search for meaning in a cold, indifferent universe.”
- “Overall, it's a touching story about a man who just needed one friend at his lunch table.”
- “The heartwarming and touching story of a man who just wanted to be loved.”
- “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
- “The emotional impact was nonexistent; I felt detached from the entire experience.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
6%
87%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some achievements offer a fun challenge, many require significant grinding, which can feel pointless and aggravating due to the lack of variety in objectives and gameplay. The game's short campaign and repetitive missions contribute to a sense of monotony, making it difficult for players to stay engaged over extended periods.
- “Perfect for anyone who just wants a good shooter experience that's both tactical and fast-paced, yet isn't tedious in the slightest.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The achievements were mostly all fun, but some were a lot of grinding (like the survival achievements) and the worst of all, play the game for 50 hours!”
- “In summation, this has made the game incredibly tedious and repetitive, and frankly just downright boring as it is aggravating all in under three hours of play.”
- “After playing for a few hours, it becomes a chore to play with mind-numbingly tedious, repetitive gameplay and heavy, sluggish controls.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many reviewers labeling it a cash grab that relies heavily on aggressive advertising tactics, including spamming unrelated products through Steam announcements. While some see the marketing approach as clever, the consensus is that the game lacks substance and originality, ultimately prioritizing profit over quality. Overall, the monetization practices have overshadowed the gameplay experience, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- “My problem is that the creators constantly use the game - a game many of us forgot was in our library - as a way to cram ads down users' throats.”
- “Crap game, but this review is just to point out the devs are pushing ads through the news feed for cheap Chinese knockoff products.”
- “These trash developers are using announcements to spam you with ads.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
55%
36%
The game is criticized for its lack of character development and depth, with many reviewers noting that the story serves primarily as a backdrop for violence rather than offering meaningful narrative or character arcs. The main character is described as poorly designed and lacking in complexity, reinforcing the notion that the game prioritizes action over storytelling. Overall, players seeking rich character development or a compelling storyline are likely to be disappointed.
- “The game lacks character development and depth, and the story is merely a vehicle for the game's violence.”
- “Don't expect any meaningful storyline or 'character development', just kill shit.”
- “There isn't really a story anywhere to find and very little character development, but there are reasons to justify this; he's an antagonist, and giving him backstory might provoke sympathy for his actions, which is not really something that should happen.”