Hold Out

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Hold Out is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Open Brains Studio and was released on August 6, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hold out and survive in this 1-4 player co-op shooter in a dark, zombie infested world. Prepare defenses and board up windows to survive against the oncoming hordes of zombies.

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Action

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and challenging zombie survival experience with large hordes of zombies creating intense gameplay moments.
Co-op play with friends is enjoyable and recommended, enhancing the overall experience.
Active developer involvement during early access with frequent updates and community engagement.

Clunky and floaty controls with issues such as inability to reload while moving, awkward movement, and problematic recoil.
Lack of updates and communication from developers in recent times, leading to concerns about abandonment.
Limited maps and objectives with dark visuals and lighting issues, alongside bugs and multiplayer connectivity problems.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally solid and enjoyable, with satisfying shooting mechanics despite some unwieldy controls and recoil issues. Players appreciate the basic playability and potential for improvements like randomized supply placements, though optimization problems and lack of updates have caused some disappointment. Overall, the game shows promise if future tweaks and bug fixes are implemented.
- “The actual gameplay is pretty solid.”
- “They have provided the basic necessities of playability to the levels very well and, at this time, that's more important while they focus on removing bugs and adding more gameplay features.”
- “The mechanics are unwieldy.”
- “[I] liked the gameplay and the concept but optimization is a mess and it seems abandoned, so refund!”
- “The gun mechanics can be a little difficult to master but then it's so satisfying to shoot at the same time.”
graphics
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The graphics are well-executed and visually appealing, reminiscent of mid to late 2000s games like Left 4 Dead and Payday. Although RTX support is absent, users generally find the graphics to be quite good.
- “There isn’t RTX this time around, but I have to say, the graphics are actually really well done.”
- “The graphics could be compared to mid to late 2000s games (like the first Left 4 Dead or Payday). I like them a lot.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is praised for its impressive textures and visually appealing design, creating an immersive environment. The mansion's multiple interconnected paths combined with dark, foggy conditions enhance tension by making hidden threats like zombies harder to detect, contributing to a suspenseful and eerie experience.
- “The actual textures are awesome and I really like the atmosphere and the way everything looks.”
- “The mansion has multiple paths that can be traversed, often forming a loop which reduces the chance of getting cornered by zombies. The dark atmosphere combined with the fog makes it difficult to see the zombies hiding in the darkness, waiting for their next victim.”
stability
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The game demonstrates solid stability and runs smoothly, which is notable compared to typical EA titles often criticized for bugs. Overall, users appreciate the improved reliability in this installment.
- “Its EA and it runs great, so that's nice for a change.”
monetization
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Users generally view the game's monetization negatively, describing it as a clear cash grab, which undermines its value compared to other early access titles.
- “I've played far worse 'day zero' early access games and had my money refunded as they were clearly cash grabs.”
- “But this is a clear cash grab.”
story
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The story is minimal and primarily mission-focused, revolving around objective-based tasks like gathering supplies, fortifying defenses, and surviving zombie waves before extraction. It emphasizes gameplay and survival mechanics over narrative depth.