Hide and Seek

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Hide and Seek is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Llama Software and was released on August 31, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hide and Seek follows the traditional 1 Seeker vs many Hiders model of hide and seek that everyone is familiar with. Seeker counts, Hiders hide, Seeker seeks, Hiders come back to base!

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humor4 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic and fun hide-and-seek experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
The loading screen spider has become a memorable and humorous aspect of the game, adding a unique touch.

The game suffers from significant connectivity issues, making it difficult to join or host games with friends.
Many players report frequent crashes and lag, leading to a frustrating experience.
The game lacks sufficient player base and server options, resulting in a dead online environment.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end PCs. While a few users praised the graphics as "fantastic" and a good use of Unity's engine, the majority found them lacking, describing them as "awful" and "simple," leading to a consensus that the graphical performance is subpar and in need of significant improvement. Overall, the game's graphics are criticized for being poorly optimized and counterintuitive, resulting in a frustrating experience for players.
- “Fantastic graphics, a great use of Unity's powerful engine.”
- “Brilliant graphics, did I mention that?”
- “No one in our group had any technical difficulties, graphics problems, or lag.”
- “I would give the graphics a 3/1000.”
- “Graphics are shit and I still get low FPS even though I have a good PC.”
- “My brand new gaming PC was unable to handle the 'medium' graphic settings.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing poor mechanics, server issues, and significant lag, leading to a consensus that the overall experience is unsatisfactory. While some players appreciate the concept of hide and seek, the execution is marred by technical problems and a lack of engaging features, resulting in low ratings across the board.
- “There are in-game purchases in the form of hats/headwear, but they do not have any impact on gameplay.”
- “The only gameplay-related issue I can think of is that the seeker can kind of puppy-guard the safe zone.”
- “- Amazing gameplay, I mean who doesn't love hide and seek.”
- “The only gameplay-related issue I can think of is that the seeker can kind of puppy-guard the safezone.”
- “Game mechanics in general are pretty bad too.”
- “There are absolutely no servers, I can't host a server, just the title screen makes my computer lag to the point where it's hard to do anything even though the graphics are all simple and polygonal, and it looks like after I finally found some random server my game crashed immediately after a minute of gameplay. Please update and work on all of this; it's a good idea because I barely see any games like this, but my overall rating is 3.5/10. If this was an alpha release, then this would be alright, but it should not be the full released game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, stability reviews are mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no significant issues, others encounter freezing and crashes, particularly during loading or when hosting servers. Minor bugs are noted, but they generally do not detract from gameplay for most users.
- “Bad game, when I make a game it freezes while loading then crashes, legitimately unplayable.”
- “Just freezes and says it is not responding.”
- “Some of the game's GUI is quite buggy, especially when you try to host a server.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing glitches, such as players getting stuck out of the map, and lighthearted elements like a graveyard that adds a friendly touch. Players enjoy the comedic moments that arise from hiding spots and the interactions between friends, creating a fun and laughter-filled experience.
- “The graveyard was a nice little friendly touch, and even though I do not know the people, it was funny and brought a smile to my face.”
- “Simple to jump into and play, lots of cool map elements and heaps of buggy places to hide in (and on), which is hilarious when your friend hiders are dead and spectating. Everyone laughs when your buddy can't find you, but you can see him.”
- “Friend got clipped out of the map, so flipping funny.”
grinding
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues regardless of their graphics settings, leading to frustratingly low frame rates. Additionally, the limited number of public servers, many of which are password-protected, further detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only thing about this game is the fact that it's poorly optimized.”
- “There are a maximum of 8 or 9 public servers out there, and half of them have passwords. The game is not optimized at all; I have a GTX 750 Ti OC and I play on ultra with 8 to 20 FPS, but I get the same FPS with medium or even low settings.”
- “Very bad performance and dead.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy primarily involves cosmetic in-game purchases, such as hats and headwear, which do not affect gameplay. However, players feel that the developer's focus on microtransactions detracts from the overall experience, leading to dissatisfaction with the game's state post-launch.
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase, which enhances personalization without affecting game balance.”
- “There are in-game purchases in the form of hats and headwear, but they do not have any impact on gameplay.”
- “It feels pretty dead, and it seems that the developer's main goal was to exploit players through microtransactions, leaving the game in a poor state since its release.”
emotional
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Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, particularly through themes of loneliness and fear, resonating with personal experiences of hardship. The narrative creates a sense of connection, making players feel understood and less isolated in their struggles.
- “As a child, I had a really hard time getting adjusted to my new house, and the dark rooms always scared me because my family was too poor to have electricity on for more than a week at a time. This game made me feel as if I'm not alone.”
story
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The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.