Hazen: The Dark Whispers
- April 28, 2010
- Strategy First
Get on Steam"Hazen: The Dark Whispers" is a first-person action-adventure game set in a dark fantasy world. Players unravel the mystery of Hazen's past while battling creatures and solving puzzles. The game features a unique dagger combat system and a rich, immersive storyline.
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Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic charm and can be enjoyable for fans of the ARPG genre.
- Some players found the graphics to be acceptable and reminiscent of classic titles.
- The game functions as intended and can provide a basic hack-and-slash experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay is slow-paced and unresponsive, with poor controls and no customization options.
- The story is minimal and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the experience.
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being minimal and poorly developed, with many players describing it as nonsensical and lacking depth. It begins abruptly with little context, and while there is a story mode, it requires players to engage with the environment to uncover any narrative elements. Overall, the plot feels incomplete, ending on a cliffhanger and leaving players unsatisfied.
“Also, there is a story mode if your IQ is high enough to figure it out at the start of the game... the story just starts when you talk to the first villager (small story but a story).”
“The quest is to find Malestos, which I did; however, he just stands there with a big monster beside him and tells his minions to kill me.”
“We have only five small maps here and the story (if we can call this bunch of cheap nonsense a story) ends with a cliffhanger.”
“Game starts with no story, no reason why you are there, just begins with you holding an axe outside of town with skeletons coming to attack you.”
“Plus, it's a short 'episode 1' of an episodic thing that never came about, so the plot basically doesn't go anywhere.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they are slightly updated but still reminiscent of older titles, while others criticize them as weak and plagued by graphical glitches. The art style is described as cartoony and somewhat realistic, but overall, many find the visuals underwhelming and not enough to compensate for the game's slow-paced and clunky gameplay. Additionally, issues with the user interface and save file management further detract from the overall graphical experience.
“The art style is not bad for the time it was made and the mechanics work... to some extent.”
“It has graphics that are cartoony (similar to Torchlight) and somewhat realistic.”
“This game's graphics aren't too bad; they're slightly updated compared to the Fate series graphics.”
“Weak graphics, unstable - has crash issues; plot, characters, and dialogue don't really exist.”
“The graphics are not that great, the interface is a mishmash of Diablo, and quite honestly I had no idea what was going on.”
“Graphical glitches are frequent.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and frustrating, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and enjoyment. While the mechanics function adequately and the art style is appreciated, the overall experience is deemed underwhelming, resembling typical action RPGs but failing to engage players meaningfully.
“Gameplay is like any other action RPG, so, lots of combat and a bit of quest solving while doing that.”
“Isn't one of those games that were supposed to look okay on screens but were never supposed to be a real deal, to provide you any real gameplay.”
“Looking at core gameplay here, you'll thank God for this game being too short.”
“Graphics are nice, but the gameplay is really boring.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent graphical glitches, leading to a generally unstable experience that has frustrated many users, with some strongly advising against purchasing it due to its numerous bugs.
“Graphical glitches are frequent.”
“This game is horrible, I'm not kidding, don't buy this buggy piece of crap!!!!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow-paced, primarily involving repetitive clicking to defeat uninspired skeleton enemies, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The game boils down to a tedious, slow-paced clicker where you dispatch uninspired skeletons that you can aggro one by one.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel monotonous and uninspired.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes a nostalgic RPG atmosphere, providing a relaxing experience that encourages players to take their time and enjoy the journey.
“I love the music; it captures the feeling of classic RPGs and helps me relax without any rush.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more epic and engaging.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration and disappointment, particularly highlighting feelings of regret over their purchase due to frequent crashes when attempting to use basic features.
