Hidden Fears

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features nice artwork and a cool atmosphere that enhances the horror-themed story.
The puzzles are well-designed, offering a good level of challenge and fun.
The game includes a fast-travel map and easy-to-use inventory, which can help streamline gameplay.

Loading times between scenes are excessively long, often reaching 10-30 seconds, which disrupts the flow of the game.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls during mini-games.
Voice acting and dialogue are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
32%
14%
The game's story is generally considered interesting and atmospheric, particularly with its horror-themed setting in a creepy hotel. However, it suffers from a somewhat typical plot involving a protagonist needing to save a loved one, and many players find the lengthy cut scenes detract from the overall experience. While the premise is engaging, frustrations with gameplay mechanics often overshadow the narrative's potential.
- “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 storyline is a little typical and offers nothing new, having the protagonist's loved one 'in trouble' and needing to 'save' them.”
- “I can't stand sitting through the cut scenes because they take so long, they're painful to hear, and they really build up little tension or story in their time.”
- “After several failed and frustrating attempts, I was forced to skip the mini-game (something I don't like doing and don't often do) in order to progress the story.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its poor execution, lack of clear controls, and frustrating lag issues. While some find the gameplay unique and promising, they express hope for future patches to improve mechanics and performance. Overall, the gameplay detracts significantly from the experience, overshadowing the otherwise interesting story.
- “I'm recommending it because the gameplay is really unique and intriguing, and the story (so far) is pretty interesting.”
- “I do hope the developers come back and patch or revamp the mechanics, because then this would be a fantastic and unique HOPA game.”
- “I'll hang on to it rather than get a refund in case they release an optimization patch; the gameplay itself looks promising.”
- “The game mechanics, however, are very poorly executed.”
- “When I finally got it to work, the gameplay lagged and there was no option to change the quality anywhere.”
- “This was really aggravating considering there are lots of scenes that cut, and it really eats into gameplay time.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall ambiance and complementing the plot effectively. However, some players have noted that the music is not prominently featured upon entering the game, leading them to adjust the settings. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Pretty good game, good plot, good music that is not included by 200% when entering the game.”
- “The artwork looks pretty good too and the music does add to the ambiance.”
- “In the menu, I turned off ambiance, special cursor, and music.”
- “Controls for ambiance, music, cursor, and sound effects.”
- “In the menu, I turned off ambiance, special cursor, and music.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ghostly and creepy hotel setting, effectively enhancing the horror-themed story. Players recommend it primarily to fans of hidden object games who appreciate a spooky ambiance, especially when experienced with a headset, despite some technical issues like crashes and poor voice acting.
- “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.”
- “Cool atmosphere.”
- “My advice is to only buy this if you're a fan of hidden object games with a spooky atmosphere, don't mind the occasional crash and horrible voice acting and other issues mentioned above, and it is offered at a major discount.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive artwork as a standout feature. However, some users noted that while the visuals are commendable, they are not enough to redeem the overall experience of the game.
- “The graphics were the high point.”
- “The artwork looks pretty good too and the music does add to the ambiance.”
- “I was interested in this game due to the preview images and video it had - the artwork looked splendid.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game requires significant effort to find the right compatibility settings for smooth performance on Windows 10, indicating that optimization is currently lacking. Many are willing to wait for potential optimization patches due to the 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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches reported and instances of complete shutdowns occurring multiple times. Overall, players find the experience frustrating due to these technical problems.
- “I really like the idea of this game, but it has too many glitches in addition to shutting down completely (twice).”
- “Bug-ridden and confusing.”