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Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by SenAm Games and was released on May 19, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

ABOUT HAUMAHauma is a noir deduction visual novel set in the heart of Munich. Step into the shoes of Judith, a former detective with a sharp wit and a knack for getting things done, as she uncovers a conspiracy amongst the city's upper echelons of society. Explore real locations in a unique art style, immersing you in the world of Bavaria's capital. From the historic House of Art to other unexpect…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization12 negative mentions

The comic book art style is visually appealing and enhances the overall experience.
The voice acting is well done, adding depth to the characters and story.
The prologue presents an interesting story with light puzzle elements that engage the player.

The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through dialogue with little actual interactivity.
The prologue feels more like an advertisement for the full game rather than a standalone experience.
There are no options or save systems, which detracts from the overall user experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story of "Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue" is engaging and well-crafted, drawing players into a suspenseful narrative set in Munich. While some users criticize it for being more of an e-book than a game, many appreciate its intriguing plot, strong voice acting, and stylish presentation, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels and mystery genres. Overall, the prologue serves as a compelling introduction that leaves players eager for more.
- “The prologue to 'Hauma - A Detective Noir Story' had me hooked pretty much from the start.”
- “It has a fantastic style, an interesting story, and some decent mechanics.”
- “I would highly recommend if you are into a good story involving mystery while testing your skills and knowledge of what you learn throughout the game.”
- “Hauma - a detective noir story - prologue is not a game; it's an e-book that's been dumped on Steam masquerading as a game.”
- “It's impossible in a general sense to recommend people should do that over playing real, full games on Steam, and that applies here with Hauma - a detective noir story - prologue.”
- “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out a whopping, completely delusional $12.50 USD on buying Hauma - a detective noir story, and I don't recommend you do that either.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this title is heavily criticized for being misleading, as it presents itself as a game while functioning primarily as an advertisement for an e-book. Users express frustration over the lack of value, arguing that it occupies space that could be better used for actual games, and they caution against spending money on what they perceive as a deceptive marketing tactic. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as harmful to gamers, detracting from the integrity of the platform.
- “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features a vibrant comic book art style that is well-received for its fantastic colors and sketchy aesthetic. Players appreciate the high-quality voice acting, which enhances the overall experience, and the performance remains solid even on lower-end hardware.
- “I love the comic book visuals, and the game had some good voice acting to boot.”
- “The story seems really interesting so far, the art style looks fantastic even though it has a little sketchy feel to it, and the voice acting is top notch!”
- “I love the art style and the voice actors really give it their all!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue without any significant interactive elements or puzzles. While the visual style and story are praised, the lack of engaging gameplay mechanics detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the addition of puzzles or minigames could enhance its appeal.
- “It has a fantastic style, an interesting story, and some decent mechanics.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “There are no actual puzzles or gameplay to speak of.”
- “Adding more gameplay elements, with actual puzzles or minigames would certainly make it more interesting and game-like, if the devs had that in mind, I don't know.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as well done and pretty good overall.
- “The music is also well done.”
- “Pretty good music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, highlighting the absurdity of certain situations. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor through unexpected and satirical commentary.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 2 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is commendable, delivering excellent performance even on lower-end hardware, such as Intel onboard graphics.
- “Performance was great even on Intel onboard graphics.”
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game performed on lower-end hardware.”

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Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue is a action game.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue was released on May 19, 2023.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue was developed by SenAm Games.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue is a single player game.

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