Haunting Hour

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Haunting Hour is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Glass Cat Studios and was released on March 8, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Haunting Hour is a cross-platform, multiplayer VR escape room game where players have one hour to solve puzzles, brew potions, and cause chaos in a witch's castle. With integrated voice chat and challenging mechanics, players can unlock unique costumes and earn achievements. Teamwork and communication are essential to breaking the spell and escaping before the witch returns.

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graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The art style is beautiful and engaging, reminiscent of classic animated films.
The sound design and voice acting are well-executed, adding to the immersive experience.
The game offers a fun co-op experience, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

The user experience is frustrating due to buggy item handling and teleportation mechanics.
There are significant performance issues, including lag and framerate drops during gameplay.
The controls are poorly mapped and the menu system is confusing, leading to a lack of clarity in navigation.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as "ugly" and "primitive," while others praise the art style as beautiful and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Notably, players on lower-spec systems report no performance issues, indicating that the graphics are optimized for various hardware. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's immersive experience, despite some negative opinions.
- “I play on my HTC Vive on a computer with less than recommended specs for VR graphics, and I have no problems whatsoever!”
- “Very beautiful and challenging escape game with nice graphics and a nice story.”
- “The snarky narration is pretty funny, and I absolutely love the art style!”
- “Ugly, primitive graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a comedic storyteller and an engaging premise that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and challenging gameplay, which complement the narrative effectively. However, some users noted performance issues that detracted from their enjoyment.
- “The game lagged like no tomorrow compared to other VR games. I was quite disappointed; it had a really cool design, and the storyteller was comedic, and the idea seemed cool.”
- “Very beautiful and challenging escape game with nice graphics and a nice story.”
- “Nice story.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is enjoyable both solo and with friends, with a significant advantage when playing in larger groups. The expansive environment continually reveals new rooms, and the randomized elements ensure a fresh experience upon replay. Controls are intuitive, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “The gameplay was both fun solo and with friends. It is a lot easier if you have more people to play with. The room itself feels massive, constantly opening more and more rooms. Even when you don't make it the first time, you can play again with a bit of a head start, but some answers are randomized, so it will be different.”
- “The controls are intuitive and simple, and the gameplay is really engaging.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly with item interactions, where items can become unresponsive, jump out of the player's hands, or fall through the floor, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Picking up items was somewhat buggy, and items would randomly jump out of my hands or fall through the floor.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which severely affected my gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its enjoyable and engaging environment, particularly when playing with friends.
- “It is fun to play with your friends and has a great atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is complemented by nice voice acting, enhancing the overall auditory experience.
- “The voice acting and music are both fantastic!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music really enhances the emotional experience of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its snarky narration, which many players find amusing, complemented by a visually appealing art style that enhances the comedic experience.
- “The snarky narration is pretty funny, and I absolutely love the art style!”
- “The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud; it's clever and well-timed!”
- “I appreciate the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions; they really add to the game's charm!”