Hidden Fears
- July 31, 2019
- Rosen Studio
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Get on Apple Store"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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Reviews
- The game features nice artwork and a cool atmosphere that enhances the horror theme.
- The puzzles are well-designed, offering a good level of challenge and fun.
- The fast-travel map and easy-use inventory system improve gameplay efficiency.
- Loading times between scenes are excessively long, often causing frustration.
- The game suffers from numerous glitches, crashes, and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to play.
- Voice acting and dialogue are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as intriguing and atmospheric, particularly with its horror themes and engaging premise, though some find it somewhat typical and lacking in originality. While the narrative has potential, frustrations with gameplay mechanics and lengthy cut scenes detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the unique setting and the blend of puzzles that drive the story forward.
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 and visuals.
“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.”
“Also, the description often only tells you the goal of the mini-game without explaining anything about the controls or mechanics of the game.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall ambiance and complementing the plot effectively. However, players have the option to adjust or turn off the music and ambiance settings, indicating a level of customization in the audio experience.
“The artwork looks pretty good too, and the music adds to the ambiance.”
“Pretty good game, good plot, and good music that is not overwhelming when entering the game.”
“In the menu, I turned off ambiance, special cursor, and music.”
“Controls for ambiance, music, cursor, and sound effects.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ghostly and creepy hotel setting, effectively enhancing the horror-themed story. Players recommend it primarily for fans of hidden object games who appreciate a spooky ambiance, though they note potential technical issues and subpar voice acting. Using a headset is suggested to fully immerse in the excellent atmosphere.
“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.”
“Cool atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of the game is overshadowed by frequent crashes and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the ghostly atmosphere of the creepy hotel is appealing, it is not enough to compensate for the game's numerous technical issues.”
“The spooky atmosphere is only enjoyable if you can overlook the game's significant flaws, including crashes and subpar voice acting.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and artistic appeal, with many highlighting the impressive artwork as a standout feature. However, some users feel that while the visuals are strong, they may not be enough to elevate 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.”
“Nice artwork.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game requires significant effort to run smoothly on Windows 10, often needing adjustments to compatibility settings. Despite these challenges, some players 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and unexpected crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Users have reported multiple instances of the game shutting down completely, indicating a need for substantial improvements in stability.
“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.”
