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Heathen - The sons of the law is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Frog Factory and was released on December 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Heathen - The Sons of the Law" , players experience a first-person adventure, inspired by HG Wells' "The Island of Doctor Moreau." As part of the English expedition "Peary & Scott," discover a mysterious island with half-human, half-animal creatures, created by the infamous Dr. Moreau. Navigate ethical dilemmas between scientific advancements and the morality of slave labor, while building an empire within 20 years. Early Access disclaimer: saved games may not carry over between updates.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in its eerie world.
The unique gameplay mechanics, including the ability to switch between human and beast forms, provide a refreshing combat experience.
Despite being in Early Access, the game offers a decent amount of content and has the potential for further development.

The game has been in Early Access since 2018 without significant updates, leading many to feel it is abandoned.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to bugs, lack of polish, and confusing objectives that may cause players to rage quit.
The combat lacks depth and gore, which disappoints players expecting a more intense experience given the game's dark themes.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as interesting and well-written, with a compelling narrative that draws players in, though it is currently incomplete due to the game being in early access. Players express hope for further development and expansion of the story, as only a portion is accessible at this time. Overall, the combination of unique gameplay mechanics and a rich storyline has left players eager for more content and resolution.
- “Well, it's a first person shooter with some puzzle elements, interactive machines, compelling story in a semi-open world with an eerie setting.”
- “In-game story is well-written and doesn't have unnecessary information.”
- “I played alpha builds of the game and nothing excited me more than exploring a world so unique with great gameplay and story.”
- “Eventually, you realize there’s no ending to the story yet, as the game is still in early access.”
- “The game seems promising; I love the gameplay and I want to know how the story proceeds later, but as of now it is still unfinished.”
- “Less story than expected (cutscenes, more documents ... )”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, user-friendly interface, and engaging puzzles, offering around 9 to 19 hours of enjoyable playtime. Players appreciate the unique atmosphere and the balance between standard and innovative gameplay elements, although some express concerns about the game's unfinished state and occasional glitches. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, intuitive, and capable of keeping players engaged, despite some criticisms regarding the action/shooting aspects.
- “There are puzzles, some steampunk technology, and a good gameplay flow.”
- “You won't have any problems adapting to the gameplay; the interface is user-friendly and the gameplay overall is intuitively recognizable, so you'll adapt fast.”
- “Gameplay is awesome!”
- “Tasteless is the word I would use to describe the action/shooting part of the gameplay.”
- “The game seems promising, I love the gameplay and I want to know how the story proceeds later, but as of now it is still unfinished...”
- “However, after you defeat a major boss, the game does cut off, making it clear that the game is still not complete.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their impressive quality and atmospheric design, even by contemporary standards, particularly considering the small development team behind it. However, some users noted minor graphical glitches and inconsistencies, such as floating objects and occasional terrain issues. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's eerie atmosphere and engaging gameplay.
- “This game has a very eerie atmosphere, nice graphics, and a great enemy design.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, especially for a team of just two people.”
- “Graphics - game looks nice and plays smoothly.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are so-so at best.”
- “There are a few graphic glitches where you can see under or outside the map, trees and bushes floating in the air, etc.”
- “The only thing that really bothers me is that there has been no update for some time, and it seems like this game has been abandoned, which would be a shame since I can only recommend it for its unique atmosphere and decent gameplay, gunplay, and graphics, even in this state.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design that effectively create a sense of tension and challenge. Players appreciate the unique blend of creepy elements and engaging lore, making it a standout experience despite concerns about potential abandonment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “This game has a very eerie atmosphere, nice graphics, and a great enemy design.”
- “A really good, atmospheric game and worth every penny of its asking price.”
- “Eerie atmosphere noises.”
- “The gore and the scary of the title is coming from the graphic and sound atmosphere, and also from the insanity of the different beasts who are going to attack you in different ways.”
- “The graphics are still extremely good, even by today's standards, and the art atmosphere really draws you in; it needs to be finished.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many describing it as wonderful and well-executed. However, there is a notable criticism regarding the limited number of tracks available, and some players feel that the music does not adapt to the changing environments. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the gaming experience, receiving a solid rating.
- “The music and sound effects are great.”
- “Wonderful music, though there is a huge lack of tracks.”
- “I didn't recognize if there's music that changes with the changing environment.”
- “Sound and music: 8”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users express a desire for continued development to address various optimization issues, including performance, melee hit detection, and world-building elements. While performance is generally considered good, there is a call for improvements to enhance gameplay beyond the linear main story.
- “I hope development continues (right now, only a small part of the levels and the story is finished/accessed) and the problems are improved upon (e.g. performance, melee hit detection, world building, things to do besides the linear main story).”
- “Performance is good!”
- “I hope development continues; right now, only a small part of the levels and the story is finished and accessible. The problems need to be improved upon, such as performance, melee hit detection, world building, and providing more activities besides the linear main story.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, making it clear that the game was not properly optimized before release.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report minor stability issues, including graphic glitches such as floating objects and visibility problems, but these do not significantly disrupt gameplay.
- “There are a few graphic glitches where you can see under or outside the map, trees and bushes floating in the air, etc.”
- “There are a few glitches here and there (I'm constantly being seen but nothing is around) but nothing that really halts my gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express disappointment over the emotional impact of the game, particularly due to its unresolved cliffhanger, which leaves them feeling heartbroken and unable to recommend it.
- “I cannot recommend it only for that reason, and even if you don't mind its price, the fact that it will probably remain in a cliffhanger forever is just heartbreaking...”

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Heathen - The sons of the law is a action adventure game.

Heathen - The sons of the law is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Heathen - The sons of the law.

Heathen - The sons of the law was released on December 18, 2018.

Heathen - The sons of the law was developed by Frog Factory.

Heathen - The sons of the law has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Heathen - The sons of the law is a single player game.

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