Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected

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Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Odd Branch Studio and was released on October 12, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hegis' Grasp is a story-driven, atmospheric survival horror game. Play as Henry Wood, a curious journalist investigating rumours of what is happening to the once peaceful village, Hegis. It will be up to you how this story ends, but first you must survive the insanity of the natives within this damned place.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a gloomy atmosphere that evokes nostalgia for early 2000s survival horror games.
The writing and narrative elements are well-crafted, providing an interesting story.
Some unique enemy designs and a variety of weapons add a bit of charm to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including broken achievements and enemies spawning in unintended areas.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unsatisfying, with poor hit detection and a lack of intuitive controls.
Graphics and animations are dated and often detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
74%
15%
The story of "Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected" is generally viewed as mediocre, with some players finding it generic and filled with plot holes, while others appreciate its pacing and the narrative conveyed through well-written notes. Despite its potential for an engaging backstory, many reviewers criticize the lack of character development and the game's numerous bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While some players enjoyed the spooky atmosphere and occasional jump scares, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception.
- “The plot of the story is growing at a nice pace, I like that.”
- “Hegis' Grasp tells the tale of a journalist that goes on the hunt for a paranormal story; lo and behold, it goes wrong.”
- “The narrative of the game is told through notes and books found throughout the game. They are written well and easily readable, enabling the player to understand what’s going on without having to read a short story or risk death in reading the note.”
- “Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected is a survival horror first/third person shooter where you fight some supernatural entities and plod through a really bad story in an even worse game.”
- “There's no development in the characters and the story relies entirely on them.”
- “Sorely disappointing game with unforgivable bugs, terrible story, bad gunplay, and a lacking 'survival' element.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
61%
26%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many reviewers describing them as outdated, reminiscent of early console generations like the PS1 and PS2. Common issues include bland textures, poor animations, environmental clipping, and significant performance problems, particularly during intense graphical settings. While some elements contribute to the atmosphere, the overall visual presentation is considered a major detractor from the gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is there, and because of the old rustic feeling of the game's major areas, the visuals are decent.”
- “Graphics: it's easy to tell that most of the graphics are preset items, but you can also see that they've done some work on them because most things look unique and help out on the atmosphere.”
- “Graphically this game is solid; I only encountered a couple of glitches, but the devs have mentioned these are removed. Personally, some features in the game don’t need to be included.”
- “Graphically, the game is way out of date and somewhere between a PS1, PS2, or N64 game.”
- “The atmosphere, which is a crucial part of the survival horror experience, is ruined by awful graphics and shaders, lens flares the size of tiny suns, a horrible white outline on distant objects (result of poorly made distance fog), ridiculous animations especially in third person, enemies going straight through walls, and really choppy and clunky cutscenes.”
- “Absolutely terrible, they ruin the atmosphere completely, with disproportioned lens flares and reflections on metal, badly realized distance fog, pop-in of trees and elements is evident and unjustified for the graphics it delivers, textures and models are mostly low poly and mediocre, the only appreciable things are some texture on melee weapons and the dynamic shadows, which do little to save this disaster.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay of "Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected" is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish and significant bugs that detract from the experience. While it offers a basic survival horror framework involving exploration and combat, players find it overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, with limited mechanics and a world that feels hastily constructed. Overall, the gameplay is described as a mixed bag, appealing primarily to those who prioritize story over gameplay depth.
- “Gameplay revolves around exploring the town, fighting or fleeing to the next location, reading notes, and tons of key fetching.”
- “As an indie game, I do like Hegis' Grasp; the context, visual, and mechanical aspects of the game are solid, and the game is good to play.”
- “Be warned that if you're looking for a brand new gameplay experience in the horror genre, this is not what you're after, but those into the survival horror basics will feel at home.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “The gameplay of Hegis' Grasp is a very basic survival horror experience, with very limited exploration and approximated combat.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it spooky and reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil 4, while others criticize it for being undermined by poor graphics and technical issues. Despite the use of Unity assets and a rustic setting that can evoke a sense of unease, many reviewers feel that the overall execution fails to deliver a consistently immersive experience. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements, the game's visual shortcomings detract significantly from its intended mood.
- “The atmosphere is there, and because of the old rustic feeling of the game's major areas, the visuals are quite fitting.”
- “It had a spooky atmosphere; I could tell that the developers were certainly inspired by games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil 4, as there are many similarities in style and story.”
- “Look, the atmosphere is great; it really gave me goosebumps everywhere.”
- “This game lacks any atmosphere that could have made the experience somewhat decent.”
- “The atmosphere, which is a crucial part of the survival horror experience, is ruined by awful graphics and shaders, lens flares the size of tiny suns, a horrible white outline on distant objects (result of poorly made distance fog), ridiculous animations especially in third person, enemies going straight through walls, and really choppy and clunky cutscenes.”
- “Absolutely terrible, they ruin the atmosphere completely, with disproportioned lens flares and reflections on metal, badly realized distance fog, pop-in of trees and elements is evident and unjustified for the graphics it delivers, textures and models are mostly low poly and mediocre, the only appreciable things are some texture on melee weapons and the dynamic shadows, which do little to save this disaster.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with performance issues such as low frame rates on high-end hardware and numerous game-breaking bugs, including enemies glitching through walls and a critical boss fight malfunction. While controls are reported to be smooth without lag, the overall experience is marred by significant technical flaws that hinder gameplay.
- “The controls work perfectly, with no weird issues, stuttering, or lag. Everything feels very smooth.”
- “The performance is outstanding, providing a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Control is poorly optimized.”
- “Performance is incredibly bad; a GTX 1080 playing this at 4K gets 40 frames a second, which is similar performance to Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 4K - which is leaps and bounds above this game graphically.”
- “Enemies going through walls and doors, hits not registering, enemies being in the same position after reloading a previous save, enemies spawning inside safe houses after loading a game, instantly killing the player. A game-breaking bug occurred with a boss fight in chapter 3 when, after killing the boss, a rain of money sacks erupted from the boss itself, degrading performance very badly and overflowing the map with thousands of money bags to the point of crashing the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's music features a mix of enjoyable tracks, though much of it is royalty-free and lacks uniqueness. While some sound effects and eerie musical elements add atmosphere, the overall quality of voice acting and sound design is inconsistent, with some elements being described as subpar.
- “The music in the game is good with some nice tracks to listen to.”
- “Variable (though mostly mediocre) voice acting, ridiculous sound effects, and no end of mysterious noises and eerie musical surges that seemed to signify... well, not much of anything, as far as I could see.”
- “The music is nothing special to expect either.”
- “Pretty much everything is royalty-free music.”
- “Variable (though mostly poor) voice acting, ridiculous sound effects (galloping deer are a true terror to behold!), and no end of mysterious noises and eerie musical surges that seemed to signify... well, not much of anything, as far as I could see.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it hilariously relatable and a true reflection of German life, others criticize it for lacking quality and depth, describing it as more silly than scary. Overall, the comedic elements seem to resonate well with some, but not all players appreciate the execution.
- “This game is hilarious and a perfect representation of life in Germany.”
- “Not really terrifying like a boss should be, but rather funny and absurd.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and miss the mark.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being unpolished and buggy, with users reporting various glitches despite some graphical strengths. While developers claim to have addressed certain issues, the overall impression is that the game still requires significant refinement.
- “This feeds into the real theme here, the game is simply an unpolished, buggy mess.”
- “Graphically this game is solid, but I encountered a couple of glitches. The devs have mentioned these are removed, but personally, some features in the game don’t need to be included.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often requiring substantial time investment, particularly in survival mode for earning in-game currency. However, some users have found enjoyment in this process, leading to improved overall satisfaction with the game.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “After nearly finishing the game and enjoying several rounds of money grinding in survival mode, I've raised the score.”

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Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected is a action adventure game.

Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected was released on October 12, 2017.

Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected was developed by Odd Branch Studio.

Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Hegis' Grasp: Evil Resurrected is a single player game.

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