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Hidden Fears

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24%Game Brain Score
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25% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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Hidden Fears is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Rosen Studio and was released on July 31, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

"Hidden Fears " is a first-person psychological horror game. You play as a detective investigating a missing persons case in an isolated village, where you encounter supernatural occurrences and uncover a sinister plot. The game features puzzles, hidden objects, and a dark, atmospheric environment.

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25%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting concept with a horror-themed storyline and unique ghost-fighting mechanics.
  • The artwork and atmosphere are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
  • Some puzzles are well-designed and provide a decent level of challenge, with a skip option available for those who prefer to bypass them.
  • The game suffers from extremely long loading times between scenes, often taking 10 to 30 seconds, which disrupts gameplay flow.
  • Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making both navigation and combat frustrating and difficult to manage.
  • Voice acting and dialogue quality are poor, detracting from the overall experience and immersion in the story.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and poorly executed, while others appreciate its intriguing premise and atmosphere. Many note issues with voice acting and linear progression, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, a few players highlight the story's potential and engaging elements, suggesting that it has moments of interest amidst its flaws.

    • “First off, I do like the ghostly atmosphere of the creepy hotel, as well as the horror-themed story.”
    • “The story and premise of the game is amazing!”
    • “I'm recommending it because the gameplay is really unique and intriguing, and the story (so far) is pretty interesting.”
    • “The story is crap too, but that's par for the course in this genre.”
    • “Also, horrible voice acting and terrible story, if you want to call it one.”
    • “The storyline is a little typical and offers nothing new, having the protagonist's loved one 'in trouble' and needing to 'save' them.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over poorly executed mechanics and unfair challenges that hinder enjoyment. While some appreciate the unique and intriguing aspects of the gameplay, others criticize the lack of clear instructions and technical issues like lag, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential, many hope for future updates to improve the mechanics and optimize performance.

    • “I'm recommending it because the gameplay is really unique and intriguing, and the story (so far) is pretty interesting.”
    • “On the surface, it has all I want, being a horror-themed casual hidden object game but with some interesting twists in the game mechanics that make it a fresh take on the genre.”
    • “I'll hang on to it rather than get a refund in case they release an optimization patch; the gameplay itself looks promising.”
    • “This game is just full of 'I wonder how bad we could frustrate the player with every single mechanic.'”
    • “Unfair ghost fighting mechanics led to missing many combos and made you restart the fight from the beginning.”
    • “The game mechanics, however, are very poorly executed.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting frequent crashes and significant lag, making it unplayable at times. However, others noted improvements after updates that addressed many of the initial freezes and bugs, indicating ongoing development efforts to enhance stability. Overall, while there are still issues, the situation appears to be improving.

    • “It wasn't buggy or unplayable; it did crash twice, but just launching it again starts you where you left off.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any major issues, making for a stable experience overall.”
    • “I appreciate how the game maintains stability even during intense moments, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.”
    • “Very laggy and buggy, unplayable.”
    • “I really like the idea of this game but it has too many glitches in addition to shutting down completely (twice).”
    • “Lag, bugs, misaligned hot spots, random freezes, random crashes.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the artwork and high-quality effects, while others criticize the overall execution and technical issues. Although the visuals were considered excellent at the time of release in 2017, many users feel that they have not aged well, leading to a perception of ugliness in the graphics. Overall, while there are highlights in the artwork and ambiance, the technical shortcomings detract from the overall visual experience.

    • “The artwork looks pretty good too and the music does add to the ambiance.”
    • “The graphics were excellent as were the effects and voice overs (people's lips do move).”
    • “Amazing graphics.”
    • “Ugly graphics even though its original release date was in 2017.”
    • “Graphics could be better.”
    • “High-level graphics and maybe an innovative approach, but the technical programming is so bad.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its contribution to the ambiance and overall experience, others find it generic and occasionally overpowering compared to voice acting. Additionally, there are complaints about the music not being prominent enough during gameplay, leading to a lack of memorability. Overall, it seems to enhance the atmosphere but lacks consistency in volume and quality.

    • “The artwork looks pretty good too and the music does add to the ambiance.”
    • “Pretty good game, good plot, good music that is not included by 200% when entering the game.”
    • “- there are times when the background music is a lot louder than the voice acting.”
    • “I managed to hum another game's intro music by the time it started up... and that was after crashing once!”
    • “There are times when the background music is a lot louder than the voice acting.”
    • “In the menu, I turned off ambiance, special cursor, and music.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its ghostly and creepy hotel setting, which enhances the horror-themed story and provides an immersive experience, especially with headphones. However, potential buyers are advised to consider the game's technical issues and voice acting before purchasing, ideally at a discounted price.

    • “First off, I do like the ghostly atmosphere of the creepy hotel, as well as the horror-themed story.”
    • “The atmosphere is excellent, especially if you use a headset.”
    • “Creepy and pretty immersive atmosphere... maybe because I'm not exactly a huge fan of horror games and can be quite jumpy at times.”
    • “My advice is to only buy this if you're a fan of hidden object games with a spooky atmosphere, but be aware of the occasional crashes, horrible voice acting, and other issues mentioned above, and only if it is offered at a major discount.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance and controls, with many players experiencing linear gameplay. Users have reported needing to adjust compatibility settings on Windows 10 to achieve smoother performance, and some are holding out for potential optimization patches due to the game's promising gameplay.

    • “I have Windows 10 and spent a bit of time finding the right compatibility setting to get the game to run smoothly.”
    • “I'll hang on to it rather than get a refund in case they release an optimization patch; the gameplay itself looks promising.”
    • “Poor performance and poor controls make the gameplay feel very linear most of the time.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and unresponsive controls.”
    • “I often experience lag and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the bonus content that adds a comedic touch. Overall, the humor is considered one of the best aspects of the game.

    • “The bonus content is hilarious; it's the best part of this game!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable!”
    • “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios!”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be potentially enjoyable, but the poor performance and technical issues can lead to frustration and make the experience feel tedious.

    • “It is not a bad idea, but since the game runs like a potato, things can get frustrating or tedious pretty fast.”
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Hidden Fears is a casual puzzle game.

Hidden Fears is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Hidden Fears.

Hidden Fears was released on July 31, 2019.

Hidden Fears was developed by Rosen Studio.

Hidden Fears has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Hidden Fears is a single player game.

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