HIDEAWAY
- August 17, 2023
- Pixelblossom Softworks
Get on Steam"Hideaway" is an action-packed survival horror game for 1-2 players, play solo or cooperatively in a multiplayer setting. You and your friends are the unsuspecting victims of a horrifying winter folktale, trapped in a cabin with something terrifying lurking outside. With a new gameplay mechanic of "Cold Exposure," the cryptid becomes more unpredictable and improvisation is key. Brace yourself for a thrilling and immersive experience as you try to survive the night in this chilling tale.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is functional and works better than many other indie horror games.
- The randomly generated map adds some freshness to the gameplay for multiple runs.
- It can be a fun little horror game to play with friends if purchased on sale.
- The game is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 4-15 minutes.
- There is no real challenge as players cannot die, making it less engaging.
- The content feels minimal and lacks replay value, leading many to consider it a cash grab.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal, with some players completing it in just a few minutes, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab. However, the randomly generated maps provide a degree of freshness, as players must search for items like bottles and altars during their runs.
“The map is randomly generated, so you always have to search for the bottles and altars, which keeps it fresh for some runs.”
“Will experience all 4.5 minutes of gameplay before you win, and that's the only thing to do.”
“7€ cash grab for 2 minutes of gameplay.”
“There is not much gameplay, but the map is randomly generated so that you always have to search for the bottles and altars, which keeps it fresh for some runs.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing dissatisfaction over the high price of €7 for minimal gameplay, leading many to seek refunds.
“If you're thinking about buying this game: don't... this is a cash grab and I am in the process of getting a refund for this junk you call a game.”
“7€ cash grab for 2 minutes of gameplay.”
“If you're thinking about buying this game: don't... this is a cash grab and I am in the process of getting a refund for this junk you call a game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks replayability, with multiple reviews indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“No replay value.”
“No replay value.”
“No replay value.”
