Hold Me Still

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Hold Me Still is a single player action game. It was developed by Zeroshade123 and was released on July 6, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hold Me Still is a short, interactive experience that explores sensitive themes related to suicide, particularly in South Korea. Players engage by clicking and dragging objects to uncover clues and piece together the story. The game aims to raise awareness and provoke reflection on this important social issue.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a beautiful art style and effectively conveys a serious message about depression and suicide awareness.
It's a commendable effort for a first game, showcasing potential in game development, especially given its young developer.
The sound design and atmosphere are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.

The English translation is poorly implemented, with much of the gameplay and text remaining in Korean, making it difficult for non-Korean speakers to follow.
There are several bugs, including issues with subtitles and inventory management, which can detract from the experience.
The game lacks basic functionality, such as an exit option, which can lead to frustration for players.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its authenticity and relatability, suggesting a promising future for its young creator in game development. However, the heavy reliance on text, which is crucial for both narrative and gameplay, poses challenges for non-native speakers who may need translation assistance.
- “It feels like the story draws from real life experience and thus is very well done in a straightforward and easy to understand manner.”
- “If the story is also the idea of the 14-year-old, they have a great future in game development.”
- “If the story is also the idea of a 14-year-old, they have a great future in game development.”
- “Given how much important text there is to read, mainly for the story but some of it important to the gameplay as well, this is a significant issue that I had to maneuver around with a translator.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised, described as decent and beautiful, enhancing the overall visual experience of the short visual novel/adventure.
- “A beautiful game with nice graphics.”
- “Short visual novel/adventure, with decent graphics.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The visual style feels outdated and doesn't match the game's theme.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is primarily in Korean, which poses a challenge for players who are not fluent, as much of the text is crucial for understanding the story and gameplay mechanics. This language barrier necessitates the use of a translator, impacting the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a rich experience that keeps you invested in the story.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play while still providing depth for experienced players.”
- “The combination of strategy and action in the gameplay creates a thrilling experience that is hard to put down.”
- “Please be advised: the intro to this game is in English, but the actual gameplay is in Korean.”
- “Given how much important text there is to read, mainly for the story but some of it important to the gameplay as well, this is a significant issue that I had to maneuver around with a translator.”
stability
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The stability of the game is marred by significant issues, particularly with buggy English subtitles that frequently switch to Korean, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “The biggest fail here is the buggy English subtitles that keep turning into Korean.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its charming pixel art, featuring detailed visuals and a well-crafted murky color palette that effectively immerses players in its world.
- “The pixel art is lovely with a good amount of detail and a perfectly murky color palette, which really sets the atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the dim lighting creates an immersive experience that pulls you into the game's world.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with subtle details that enhance the eerie atmosphere, making exploration feel both thrilling and unsettling.”
music
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with particular emphasis on the quality of the background music and the attention to detail in sound effects, such as footsteps.
- “The sound design is equally impressive, from the background music to the footsteps at the end of the game.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional impact of the game profound, as it effectively conveys the tragedy of individual suffering, making the broader themes resonate on a personal level.
- “It's much more clear how tragic those numbers are when you first see just how heartbreaking it is for even one person to suffer through such a thing.”