Hidden Fears

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

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with a unique ghost-fighting mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the hidden object genre.
The artwork and atmosphere are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
Some puzzles are well-designed and provide a decent level of challenge, making them enjoyable for players.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including long loading times, lag, and frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
Voice acting and dialogue are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience and immersion.
Many mechanics, including the ghost battles and puzzle controls, are clunky and frustrating, leading to a lack of enjoyment during gameplay.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and poorly executed, often describing it as a typical "guy rescues damsel-in-distress" narrative. While a few appreciate the intriguing premise and atmosphere, many criticize the linearity and lack of depth, alongside issues like poor voice acting and frustrating gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storyline is seen as passable but fails to stand out in a crowded genre.
- “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
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over poorly executed mechanics and a lack of clear instructions, leading to confusion and unfair challenges. While some appreciate the unique and intriguing aspects of the gameplay, others find it aggravating due to lag issues and a lack of optimization. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to enhance the player experience.
- “I'm recommending it because the gameplay is really unique and intriguing, and the story (so far) is pretty interesting.”
- “I'll hang on to it rather than get a refund in case they release an optimization patch; the gameplay itself looks promising.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
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, the artwork is noted as a highlight, but the technical performance detracts from the experience.
- “The graphics were excellent as were the effects and voice overs (people's lips do move).”
- “The graphics were the high point.”
- “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.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been a significant issue, with users reporting frequent lag, bugs, and crashes that render it unplayable. While some improvements have been made to address freezing issues, many players still experience persistent glitches and misalignments that detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the ambiance and contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players noted issues with volume balance, particularly when it overpowers voice acting. While the original soundtrack is described as generic, it still adds value to the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “- there are times when the background music is a lot louder than the voice acting”
- “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.”
- “Controls for ambiance, music, cursor, and sound effects.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its ghostly and creepy hotel setting, enhancing the horror-themed story and providing an immersive experience, especially with headphones. However, potential buyers are advised to consider the game's technical issues and voice acting quality, and to purchase it at a discount if they are fans of hidden object games with a spooky vibe.
- “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. Don't mind the occasional crash and horrible voice acting and other issues mentioned above, and it is offered at a major discount.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
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, but some remain hopeful for future 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be potentially enjoyable, but the poor performance and technical issues can make the experience frustrating and 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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