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Hazy Mind

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87%Game Brain Score
story, music
replayability, character development
87% User Score Based on 108 reviews

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Hazy Mind is a single player action game. It was developed by betetiro and was released on March 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hazy Mind" is a narrative-driven game where you wake up with amnesia and must interact with a stranger to recover your memories. The game features voice acting, multiple endings, and a horrifying soundtrack. It offers an engaging and interactive storytelling experience, keeping players intrigued as they uncover the truth.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
story32 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful art, excellent voice acting, and a hauntingly immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
  • It explores heavy themes of mental health and emotional struggles in a relatable and impactful way, resonating deeply with players who have faced similar issues.
  • The multiple endings and branching storylines encourage replayability, providing a thought-provoking experience that lingers long after completion.
  • The story can feel short and some character arcs have abrupt endings, leaving players wanting more development and clarity.
  • Certain choices and their consequences may seem indistinguishable, leading to a lack of engagement during multiple playthroughs.
  • The game has been criticized for its handling of sensitive topics, with some players feeling that it romanticizes or trivializes mental health issues.
  • story
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its intriguing and emotional depth, exploring themes of mental health with beautiful art and strong voice acting. While many players found the narrative captivating and immersive, some noted issues with character development and the clarity of story choices, which could diminish replayability. Overall, the storytelling is seen as impactful, though opinions vary on its execution and complexity.

    • “Absolutely beautiful story.”
    • “The story is intriguing and captivating.”
    • “The story hooked me from the start, with its eerie atmosphere and mysterious characters.”
    • “Sadly, some characters’ storylines have abrupt endings, though they were engaging and could’ve had more development.”
    • “The problem is with how the story is strung together as well as some of the messaging came across (whether intentional or not).”
    • “I think it was because the writing/story just felt too teenage-like for me to enjoy personally.”
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create immersive atmospheres that enhance the overall experience, complementing the visuals and narrative effectively. While some reviewers note that the original soundtrack is limited in quantity, its emotional depth and fittingness to the game's themes are highlighted as standout features. Overall, the combination of music, voice acting, and art contributes to a compelling and emotionally resonant gameplay experience.

    • “The music in this game creates some wonderful atmospheres.”
    • “The voice acting and atmospheric soundtrack do wonders to elevate the text, which is itself very effective and affecting.”
    • “The game's art style, music, and writing create an atmosphere of both creepy and heartwarming moments.”
    • “The soundtrack of this game is piercing through at the beginning.”
    • “Don't expect to find music for your playlist, but the ambience is good and Morana's voice is pleasant.”
    • “The script-writing, music, and voice acting are well balanced, but the art does lack some consistency and slightly didn't catch me with the relation from the descriptive writing.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their breathtaking art style and immersive visuals, which create a strikingly realistic and atmospheric experience. Players appreciate the harmonious blend of visuals, music, and storytelling, noting that the art style enhances both the mood and emotional depth of the game. Overall, the stunning graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal, making it a memorable experience despite its short length.

    • “The art style and themes work in perfect harmony, creating a world that is immersive and strikingly realistic.”
    • “The visuals are amazing and the story leaves you guessing as to what is real and what is not.”
    • “The first thing that stands out about the game is its breathtaking art style.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game deeply emotional, resonating with its exploration of heavy themes like depression and suicidal thoughts. The impactful writing, combined with evocative art and music, creates a vivid atmosphere that elicits strong feelings, often leading to tears even during positive endings. Overall, the experience is described as both heartwarming and haunting, effectively representing mental health struggles.

    • “Its exploration of heavy topics such as depression and suicidal thoughts may resonate strongly with players, but that emotional closeness is what makes the experience so impactful.”
    • “I cried even when getting the good ending.”
    • “I cried, I felt called out, it was very vivid and an amazing representation of the mental health struggles involved.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Hazy Days is consistently praised for its dark, unsettling quality that deeply engages players, enhanced by an evocative soundtrack and strong voice acting. The combination of beautiful art, intriguing storytelling, and a mix of creepy and heartwarming moments creates a compelling environment that encourages reflection on player choices. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to its emotional impact.

    • “Hazy Days delivers a dark and atmospheric journey that feels both unsettling and deeply human.”
    • “The voice acting and atmospheric soundtrack do wonders to elevate the text, which is itself very effective and affecting.”
    • “The game's art style, music, and writing create an atmosphere of both creepy and heartwarming moments.”
    • “The story hooked me from the start, with its eerie atmosphere and mysterious characters.”
    • “This game does atmosphere really well and really makes you think about your decisions despite them seeming insignificant.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as solid but somewhat limited, earning a score of 7.5 out of 10. It features a strong narrative with immersive music and art, characteristic of a visual novel, and offers multiple endings that enhance the emotional depth and moral messaging of the story. Overall, while the gameplay may not be extensive, it effectively supports the engaging narrative experience.

    • “Overall, it's a well-done story with good narrative sequences and immersive music that describes the scene and mood of each choice made throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The music was fitting, the art was great, the story is amazing, the voice acting is great, the gameplay is good; it's like a visual novel which I like, with multiple endings, touching and sentimental, and a nice moral message.”
    • “This game sets plenty of questions just in the first minutes of the gameplay.”
    • “I have not gotten all the endings yet, so I cannot rate the game as a whole, but from what I've played, it's a solid 7.5 out of 10, mainly due to the limited gameplay.”
    • “This game raises plenty of questions just in the first minutes of the gameplay.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its story branching and multiple endings, encouraging players to revisit the experience for different outcomes. This aspect has been highly praised, as it enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.

    • “The multiple endings add replay value and leave me with only high praise for the kind of joy I experienced here.”
    • “This is a multi-ending game that truly requires replayability.”
    • “Story branching really encouraged replayability, which is rare.”
    • “The multiple endings add replay value and leave me with only high praise for the kind of joy I was served here.”
    • “This is a multi-ending game that requires replayability.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character design of the imaginative monsters, noting that it is visually striking; however, they feel that the character development does not fully translate these appealing designs into deeper narrative or gameplay elements.

    • “The character design is incredibly cool and imaginative.”
    • “The character development is visually striking and adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The unique character designs enhance the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or transformation.”
    • “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their backstories are underdeveloped, leaving me wanting more substance.”
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Hazy Mind is a action game.

Hazy Mind is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Hazy Mind.

Hazy Mind was released on March 4, 2024.

Hazy Mind was developed by betetiro.

Hazy Mind has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Hazy Mind is a single player game.

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