Histera

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Histera is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by StickyLock Games and was released on June 20, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Histera is a fast-paced multiplayer action game where players battle in a time-glitching arena that shifts between diverse eras like prehistoric valleys, WWII warehouses, and futuristic cities. Choose your weapon loadout strategically, mixing gear from past, present, and future to gain an edge in team deathmatches and territory control. Master the evolving battlefield and prove your skills in intense PvP combat.

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept with an evolving map mechanic that adds an interesting twist to gameplay.
Despite its issues, some players found the gunplay and character designs enjoyable, indicating potential for fun once improvements are made.
The developers are active and responsive, showing commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to poor performance and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of players online, resulting in empty lobbies and long wait times for matches, which diminishes the multiplayer experience.
Many core mechanics, such as hit registration and movement, feel unpolished and clunky, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics and fun elements like headshot accuracy and weapon design, while others criticize its numerous glitches, poor optimization, and lack of polish. Players have noted issues such as large, dispersive maps that hinder frenetic gameplay, mediocre movement mechanics, and a clunky user interface, suggesting that while the concept is promising, significant improvements are needed for a better overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but currently suffers from various gameplay-related shortcomings.
- “Incredible gameplay, 10/10, the developers should be proud of the amazing game they created.”
- “It makes the gameplay unique and not repetitive.”
- “I think it's awesome that the devs are taking a stab at the arena shooter genre with a cool twist in the form of an ever-changing battlefield with the glitching mechanic.”
- “I'm not saying the game is not bad and severely unpolished, but I'd like to actually see this game's gameplay, but you can't do that if you never find a match.”
- “The concept of this game is amazing and I was looking forward to grinding this game, but after opening it, the UI is disgusting, the game is not optimized well, the gameplay is choppy and extremely linear.”
- “The game is not fully finished nor furnished, which can be seen the second you open the game and see a menu so bad that it makes you feel that you downloaded a ripoff; the gameplay still has some fixing to do, and it instantly launched me with the worst setting that made it look 8-bit.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues even on low settings, leading to poor frame rates and gameplay experiences. Many reviewers express that the game requires significant optimization improvements to be playable, highlighting bugs and server issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics show potential, the current state of optimization is deemed unacceptable, necessitating urgent attention from developers.
- “Has potential, just needs a performance patch.”
- “It's not very optimized; the servers feel like they are on the moon, and while the battle pass and shop are interesting, the best feature of this game is the aim!”
- “Very poor optimization.”
- “The optimization clearly needs some work; the game honestly isn't the prettiest, especially for the performance it's putting out, and the audio is all over the place, making it hard to discern what is happening and where.”
- “It's not very optimized; the servers feel like they are on the moon, and I'm just not able to play it properly right now with this performance.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique visuals and beautiful transformations during gameplay, while others criticize them as subpar, resembling "play-doh" even on high settings. Many users report issues such as fuzzy graphics, poor performance, and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is inconsistent, with some elements praised and others deemed lacking.
- “The game has a unique concept, nice graphics, and it's fun to play.”
- “I was in the middle of a match and witnessed the beautiful visuals as the map was transforming around me.”
- “The graphics are what got me.”
- “The gameplay is smooth except when the glitch happens; there are FPS drops with that graphic animation glitching the area.”
- “Graphics look like play-doh even on full graphic settings; it looks like crap and runs poorly at that.”
- “The aesthetics are constantly reminding us that we're playing a video game, which reduces the mixing of time periods - the thing that makes the game unique - into window-dressing.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant glitches, crashes, and lag that hinder gameplay, while others report only minor issues. Many users noted frustrating moments such as respawning in front of enemies and encountering micro freezes, leading to a consensus that the game is currently in a buggy state. Overall, the stability issues detract from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game.
- “Don't bother in its current state; it's a buggy and laggy mess. I couldn't even make it through one match (after 5 attempts to join a match). I respawned in front of enemies and was dead before the respawn animation could finish. I turned a corner and was dead due to lag. Save your time and storage.”
- “There are micro freezes; the handling and aiming are crap.”
- “Is Nana the developer? I see he is getting lots of kills... game crashes and freezes as Nana appears.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization tactics in this game are perceived as predatory and greedy, prioritizing profit over the overall gaming experience.
- “The monetization in this game feels fair and balanced, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and don't disrupt the gameplay, which is a refreshing change from other titles.”
- “These monetization tactics are predatory and greedy. In this game, it just feels like they did everything they could to profit before focusing on the gaming experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are excessively priced and feel like a cash grab rather than a fair way to enhance gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating to see that the game prioritizes monetization over player enjoyment, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game through its quirky mechanics, such as amusing movement glitches and the absurdity of not being able to climb small obstacles. The combination of violent actions and unexpected comedic elements adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “The game has a hilarious speed glitch that makes stabbing people even more entertaining.”
- “It's funny as hell that you can't climb small walls or blocks.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express disappointment with the grinding aspect of the game, citing a lack of optimization and a poor user interface that detracts from the experience. The gameplay is described as choppy and overly linear, which diminishes the excitement of grinding.
- “The concept of this game is amazing, and I was looking forward to grinding, but after opening it, the UI is disgusting, the game is not optimized well, the gameplay is choppy and extremely linear.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers a more stable experience compared to established titles like Escape from Tarkov, suggesting a solid foundation for replayability. However, specific details on varied gameplay elements or incentives for replaying were not mentioned.