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"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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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 606 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
stability24 negative mentions

  • The game has a great concept and is very promising, with potential for fun gameplay and unique water-based mechanics.
  • Players have reported enjoyable experiences when playing with friends, highlighting the fun of building bases and engaging in PvP.
  • The developers have shown dedication to improving the game, with updates and responsiveness to community feedback.
  • The game is largely abandoned, with many players reporting dead servers and a lack of updates, leading to a dwindling player base.
  • Numerous bugs and issues, including connection problems, invisible players, and unbalanced gameplay, have been reported, making the game frustrating to play.
  • Many reviews express disappointment over the game's current state, describing it as a cash grab with little effort from the developers to maintain or improve it.
  • gameplay
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the smooth mechanics and interesting building features reminiscent of games like Rust and Minecraft, while others criticize the numerous bugs, lag, and lackluster combat. Many users note the familiar survival crafting loop, but express frustration with the game's technical issues and the small map size. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by significant performance problems and a lack of engaging content.

    • “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.”
    • “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 got only a taste of it, not worth it to waste time of your life for these kinds of games, remember people!”
    • “User interface currently needs some work as does gameplay code.”
    • “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
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their decent quality and smooth performance on lower-end systems, while others criticize them as outdated and unoptimized, leading to significant lag and poor visual fidelity. Many users noted that despite the game's potential, the graphical issues detract from the overall experience, especially on older hardware. Overall, the graphics are seen as a point of contention, with calls for improvements to enhance immersion and gameplay.

    • “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 it feels like an old game.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as unoptimized and demanding on hardware, leading to poor performance even on lower settings. While some users report smooth gameplay and good graphics on higher-end systems, others experience significant lag and low frame rates, particularly on mid-range setups. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game requires further optimization to compete with better-performing titles in the survival genre.

    • “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.”
    • “In terms of performance, the game runs very, very well.”
    • “Rust with better optimization and more of a creative search and build.”
    • “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.”
    • “Game is locked to 60 fps, horrible optimization, and servers have horrible lag.”
    • “Unoptimized abandonware with dead servers.”
  • stability
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge that the developers are actively working to fix these problems, the game is still perceived as unfinished and lacking polish. Overall, potential buyers are cautioned against purchasing due to its current state of instability.

    • “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 (as there are actually people playing it and apparently having a lot of fun), but I still experience plenty of lags, cheaters, glitches in graphics and gameplay, occasional disconnects, and some headaches around the UI.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky mechanics, such as blowtorching whale carcasses and amusing glitches like a flying shark. Players share funny experiences, particularly during chaotic in-game events, like engaging in a three-faction war while trying to navigate their own misfortunes. Overall, the lighthearted interactions and creative building projects contribute to a comedic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “The game allows for funny and artistic building projects once acclimated with the build system.”
    • “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'.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as engaging and immersive, with players embarking on a quest that feels like a significant journey, despite the game being in early development. Reviewers appreciate the narrative progression and the unique experiences it offers, making it more than just a typical gameplay review. Overall, the story adds depth to the gaming experience, enhancing player investment.

    • “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, and 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, 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.”
  • grinding
    4 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 falling during high jumps. The combination of air control mechanics and the need for careful navigation adds to the challenge, making the grind feel punishing at times.

    • “When you die after four hours of farming just because you fell from a high place, it really makes you mad.”
    • “The grinding aspect feels tedious, especially with the need for constant farming.”
    • “The game requires a lot of repetitive tasks, which can become frustrating over time.”
  • replayability
    2 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 the game may not offer a satisfying experience upon repeated playthroughs. Overall, the sentiment reflects a lack of confidence in the game's ability to engage players beyond initial attempts.

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