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Hide & Hold Out - H2o

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53%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, grinding
54% User Score Based on 303 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Hide & Hold Out - H2o is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Red Abyss Software and was released on April 9, 2016. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Hide & Hold Out - H2o" is a survival game set in a post-cataclysmic world with a brutally elevated sea level. As a survivor, you must scavenge for food, materials, and fuel to stay alive, build a home and craft boats and weapons. Other players can be a help or a hindrance, making cooperation and competition key in this challenging environment. Please note that the game is currently not playable and is being updated with a new version.

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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 303 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and interesting concept, combining survival mechanics with a water-based environment.
  • Players have reported fun experiences with friends, engaging in base building and crafting.
  • The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, showing potential for future improvements.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.
  • Many players experience issues with server connectivity, bugs, and hackers, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The player base is very low, resulting in empty servers and a diminished multiplayer experience.
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth mechanics and interesting building features reminiscent of titles like Rust and Minecraft, while others criticize it for bugs, lag, and a lack of engaging content. Many users appreciate the survival elements and crafting system, but some express frustration over technical issues and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game shows promise, particularly in multiplayer settings, but it suffers from early access challenges that affect the overall experience.

    • “This game mixes the best of all the games that have been out and adds a super twist to the gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is butter smooth compared to any other survival game I've played.”
    • “This game is in early access, but it is well fleshed out and has simple but fun mechanics.”
    • “Shitty gameplay.”
    • “27 hours of this gameplay is coming from the bug when it gets stuck on the loading screen, 3 hours actual playing, and that time I get only a taste of it, not worth wasting your life on these kinds of games, remember people!”
    • “Combat is buggy, gameplay is lackluster, and the map is rather small for how quickly you can traverse it on a makeshift raft (which you spawn in with).”
  • graphics
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and smooth performance even on lower-end systems, while others criticize them as outdated or poorly optimized, leading to significant performance issues and visual glitches. Many users note that despite the graphical shortcomings, the game has potential and can be enjoyable, especially for those prioritizing gameplay over visuals. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they can still provide a satisfactory experience for some players.

    • “Overall a great game with a lot of potential, very fun most moments, surprising graphics and immersion despite its low price.”
    • “Great graphics that even the lowest PC can handle this game at normal graphics.”
    • “First thing I noticed going into the game was the graphics.”
    • “Graphics are bad and crafting is terrible.”
    • “This game is a cool idea but needs a 2016 logistics update to graphics and overall playability, because, like I said, it feels like an old game.”
    • “This game is a very unoptimized game and will kill your rig even on basic settings with medium textures and simple water etc. I couldn't play it worth a crap (8-12 fps) on a quad-core 3.4 GHz CPU, GeForce 750 Ti, and 8 GB of RAM. Can't even imagine higher graphics settings.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge that the developers are actively working to address these problems and that the game is playable, others describe it as unfinished and frustratingly unstable. Overall, players are divided, with some finding enjoyment despite the technical shortcomings, while others strongly advise against purchasing due to the game's current state.

    • “Don't buy this game, buggy as hell, unfinished, and the developer has given up on it.”
    • “It's a buggy, empty, and boring mess.”
    • “I might be just unlucky, but I still experience plenty of lags, cheaters, glitches in graphics and gameplay, occasional disconnects, and some headaches around the UI.”
  • optimization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates even on lower settings and laggy servers. While some players appreciate the graphics and vehicle performance, the overall consensus is that the game is unoptimized and demanding on hardware, making it difficult to recommend compared to better-optimized alternatives.

    • “Great game still a couple of bugs but still an overall great survival game which is really well optimized for a new release. 11/10 would be eaten by sharks again.”
    • “Rust with better optimization and more of a creative search and build.”
    • “I run an older but still powerful r9270x. I've always played my games for performance over graphic quality. No matter what game I run, I'll turn it up until I see it affect my FPS, then I'll turn it down a touch further so I don't lose any frames. I rock a constant 150 FPS on high graphics compared to Ark's 60 on the lowest settings.”
    • “Game is locked to 60 fps, horrible optimization, servers horrible lag.”
    • “This game is very unoptimized and will kill your rig even on basic settings with medium textures and simple water. I couldn't play it worth a crap (8-12 fps) on a quad-core 3.4 GHz CPU, GeForce 750 Ti, and 8 GB of RAM. I can't even imagine higher graphics settings.”
    • “I cannot recommend any survival game that is this demanding, especially when so many good survival games are obviously so much better optimized, and they are in early access as well (Rust, Hurtworld, The Culling, etc).”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted through its quirky mechanics, such as blowtorching whale carcasses for resources and the absurdity of player interactions during chaotic faction wars. Players find comedic moments in glitches, like a flying shark, and the unexpected outcomes of their building projects and combat scenarios, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere despite the game's serious elements. Overall, the humor is a blend of intentional design and emergent player behavior, making for entertaining experiences.

    • “+++ Humorous game mechanics; I love blowtorching whale/shark carcasses for resources.”
    • “My compadres decided to use their newly built guns to exact revenge, but hilariously, they started this while there was a 3-faction war happening in the middle of the map between the 'elites', 'uws', and the 'dogs'—and boy, they had the guns.”
    • “The next part was hilarious to me when the second raiding party of the 'uws' came with a gunboat and two skis. We had to break the news that we were recently raided and had nothing to give them, and pointed out that half of our tower's walls have been blown to smithereens.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as engaging and immersive, with players embarking on a quest that feels more like a personal journey than a traditional review. Despite being in early development, the narrative is functional and captivating, drawing players into its world and encouraging them to join in the adventure. Overall, the storytelling aspect is highly recommended, offering a unique experience that stands out among other games.

    • “So those are my five days of gruesome playing, and when I look back on this, it seems to be more of a story than an actual review. Hopefully, this gives a picture of what it is like, such as progression, and for now, notice these days are not real days but game days.”
    • “I hope you enjoyed my drearily long review/story, and I highly recommend this game more than most I play, and definitely more than Ark. This doesn't require a supercomputer to play.”
    • “You see, this shark was on a mission!”
    • “So those are my five days of gruesome playing and when I look back on this, this seems to be more of a story than an actual review... hopefully this gives kind of a picture of what it is like such as progression and for now notice these days are not real days but game days.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly due to the significant time investment required for farming, which can be easily lost from accidental deaths, especially when navigating high jumps. The inclusion of electrical systems and crop farming adds complexity but also contributes to the grind.

    • “We decided to use air control here because you jump a lot in H2O. You have lots of jumps to perform from high places, and let me tell you that when you die after four hours of farming just because you fell from a high place... you're mad.”
    • “There are electrical systems, and 'crop' farming of sorts.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a significant concern regarding the game's replayability, with users expressing frustration over its playability issues, suggesting that it may not offer a satisfying experience upon repeated playthroughs.

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Hide & Hold Out - H2o is a shooter game.

Hide & Hold Out - H2o is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Hide & Hold Out - H2o.

Hide & Hold Out - H2o was released on April 9, 2016.

Hide & Hold Out - H2o was developed by Red Abyss Software.

Hide & Hold Out - H2o has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Hide & Hold Out - H2o is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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