HJ: Sacrifice
- December 13, 2017
- DAB Entertainment
Get on Steam"HJ: Sacrifice" is a horror-themed video game where players must escape a prison serving as a sinister doctor's sacrificial experiment site. As the only survivor, you must navigate through the prison, opening individual doors to escape while avoiding the doctor and his minions. The game emphasizes the importance of not looking back and running as fast as you can. Remember, your life depends on it.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a simple premise and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate indie horror games.
- Some players found the atmosphere and sound effects to be effective in creating tension.
- For its low price, it offers a basic gaming experience that may appeal to those looking to support new indie projects.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor lighting, lack of save features, and unresponsive controls.
- The English translation is poorly done, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players found the game to be a low-quality asset flip with little originality or depth, making it hard to recommend.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered decent for its genre, providing a good atmosphere and tension, though some users find them mediocre and lacking in options. While the visuals surpass those of similar titles, optimization is standard, and the range of graphic settings does not significantly impact the experience. Overall, the graphics are satisfactory for the price, but not particularly impressive.
“The game is short and simple, but for this type of game, it has very nice visuals and sound effects, creating a good atmosphere that adds nice tension while playing.”
“It has far better visuals than Fingerbones, and the design level of the monster is completely on par with the Minotaur found in Medusa's Labyrinth.”
“Graphics are fine for the money; light plays a significant role, but you don't have the time to fully enjoy it.”
“Graphics are fine for the money, light plays but you don't have the time to enjoy it.”
“My mother always told me that 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all'... so I guess I'll say that the graphics are mediocre and the optimization is on par with industry standards, despite the lack of graphic options or even a menu.”
“Several options are available for graphics (from very low to ultra) but none of them show any difference.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its engaging map and basic mechanics, which effectively serve the game's objectives. However, players note that while it has potential, improvements are needed in the mechanics and the scare factor to enhance the overall experience.
“The map is great; it's all there, but the mechanics need improvement.”
“For a budget game, it has a few interesting elements, like the level design, music, and sound. The mechanics are simple, and the objective is very basic: you have to get out. In that regard, it does its job.”
“What can I say? For a budget game, sure, it has a few interesting things, like the level design, music, and sound. The mechanics are simple, and the objective is very basic; you have to get out, and in that regard, it does its job.”
“It has potential; you obviously have the mechanics down, but the scares are lacking.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its appealing visuals and sound effects, creating a sense of tension during gameplay. However, the experience is somewhat diminished by the lack of scariness and the frustrating transition to near darkness when passing through doorways. Overall, it offers a nice but limited atmospheric experience within a single level.
“The game is short and simple, but for this type of game, it has very nice visuals and sound effects, creating a good atmosphere that adds tension while playing.”
“The game consists of only one small, but atmospheric level in which you need to find 5 switches to open doors.”
“The atmosphere isn't scary, but it creates an intriguing experience, even though the game goes almost pitch black every time you pass through a doorway.”
“The atmosphere isn't scary, either, and for some irritating reason, the game goes almost pitch black every single time you pass through a doorway.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the environment.”
“Despite the setting, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion I was hoping for.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is conveyed through a repetitive and unskippable introduction that many players find nonsensical, detracting from the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that a more engaging narrative and improved ambiance could significantly enhance the game's scare factor.
“The only in-game hint to the story is a nonsensical, unskippable introduction that replays every single time you die.”
“This is the last sentence in the 'intro' section of the game, which consists of a text explaining the background story.”
“Ambience and story could make this game way better in the scares department.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed feedback; while some players find it interesting and fitting for the gameplay, others are frustrated by the lack of audio controls, making it difficult to turn off the background music. Overall, the music contributes to the experience, but the absence of proper settings detracts from user enjoyment.
“The music in this game is surprisingly engaging and adds a lot to the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, making each level feel unique and immersive.”
“The sound design is fantastic, with catchy tunes that keep you motivated throughout the game.”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences numerous glitches, though none are game-breaking, with players noting instances like characters, such as demons, behaving erratically, such as glitching through doors.
“Sadly, there are lots of glitches in the game, but nothing game-breaking.”
“I see the demon, which looks cool, and watch as he glitches through a door and then proceeds to walk back and forth.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and a lack of credit to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game meets industry standards, but it is hindered by a lack of graphic options and a menu, leading to a mediocre overall experience.
“The graphics are mediocre and the optimization is on par with industry standards, despite the lack of graphic options or even a menu.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, and the optimization feels rushed, making it frustrating to play.”
“I expected better performance; the optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, often describing it as "very funny."
“XD, very funny game!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
