HIIS
- February 11, 2021
- Bottled Fantasy Games
Get on SteamHiis is an open world sandbox experimentation game, full of mystical vegetation, concealed secrets, and powerful potions. Domesticate the wild plants to farm them, brew elixirs from their products, and experiment to document their effects.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and chill experience, perfect for players looking to unwind.
- There is a good variety of plants and a surprisingly large world to explore, enhancing the sense of freedom.
- The game encourages creativity and experimentation with potion-making, providing a unique gameplay experience.
- The game lacks variety and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of emptiness over time.
- Technical issues such as poor optimization and screen tearing can hinder the gaming experience, especially on high-end systems.
- There is a lack of meaningful updates and content, leaving players wanting more in terms of gameplay features and improvements.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features innovative ideas but suffers from a lack of variety and quality of life improvements, which can lead to diminished long-term engagement. However, its minimalistic style effectively focuses players on the core interactions, enhancing the overall experience.
“The minimalistic style helps by not distracting you from the core gameplay, which is very appreciated when you have a lot of potential interactions.”
“The game has fantastic ideas, but it lacks enough variety for gameplay to be interesting for long periods of time, as well as a lack of quality of life improvements.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and doesn't evolve, making it hard to stay engaged over time.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for not fitting the overall theme, and there have been no updates or changes made to improve it.
“Unfortunately, I have never seen any changes made to gameplay by the creator, and the music doesn't fit the theme of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization for low-end systems, often referred to as "potato setups," is notably inadequate, prompting users to seek assistance on community platforms like Discord for better performance solutions.
“The optimization for low-end setups is very poor, so if you are gaming on a potato, like yours truly, check out the Discord server for help.”
“The game runs terribly on older hardware, making it nearly unplayable for those without high-end systems.”
“I experienced significant frame drops and stuttering, even on medium settings, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with some players noting that it lacks any meaningful plot or narrative elements.
“I personally don't care about the plot or story, but this game has none.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“There are too many plot holes that make it hard to follow the narrative.”
