Holidays in Khrushchevsk
- January 16, 2024
- ASKGAMES
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Get on itch.io Store"Holidays in Khrushchevsk" is a psychological horror walking simulator set in a Russian town. Players explore the past and present-day issues while searching for the truth about Sasha's granny's illness. The game emphasizes exploration and discovery, aiming to create a nostalgic and thought-provoking atmosphere for those familiar with the region.
Reviews
- Great atmosphere and impressive sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- The game offers a spooky setting with well-placed jump scares that can be effective.
- It's a decent short horror game that is worth trying for fans of the genre, especially given its low price.
- The game is often too dark, making it tedious to navigate and advance.
- Jump scares can be predictable and lack impact, diminishing the overall scare factor.
- Puzzles are not very engaging and can lead to frustrating moments of pixel hunting.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as average, typical of walking simulator and horror genres, with some players finding it logical and well-integrated into the gameplay. However, many feel it lacks depth and clarity, particularly regarding the ending, and is overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics like pixel hunting. Overall, while the ambiance is appreciated, the narrative does not fully capitalize on its potential.
“The story is good, but I still wonder what the ending was supposed to mean.”
“The story felt logical and progressed along with your character making their way around the apartment building.”
“Ambiance is good, but without a good story, it is not really utilized.”
“Story is just like other walking sim/horror games, kind of an afterthought, but at least the story felt logical and progressed along with your character making their way around the apartment building.”
“Pretty average - a horror puzzle game with extremely annoying pixel hunting to find areas to click and not much story.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its spookiness and impressive sound design, creating an immersive horror experience. While some players find the jump scares underwhelming and the puzzles lacking, the overall ambiance is considered a standout feature, particularly in comparison to other horror titles.
“The game offers a great atmosphere and impressive sound design.”
“Atmosphere was scary, and the sound design too.”
“Jokes aside, the atmosphere of this game is amazing and really spooky.”
“The atmosphere was scary, and the sound design was impressive.”
“The game lacked any real sense of immersion, making the atmosphere feel flat.”
“Despite the potential for a haunting environment, the atmosphere fell short and felt uninspired.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to overly dark areas that hinder progress and make navigation challenging.
“Sadly, the game is too dark in some areas, which makes it tedious to advance.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note a significant improvement in humor with "Holidays in Khrushchevsk," contrasting it with the previous titles "Beside Myself" and "Life After Death," which were criticized for their lack of comedic value. This new game demonstrates that the developers can successfully blend humor with horror, restoring some faith in their future projects.
“After the hilariously abysmal 'Beside Myself' and considerably worse 'Life After Death', I was ready to cross Ask_Games off my horror radar, but 'Holidays in Khrushchevsk' has shown me that they do know how to make a decently scary horror game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their aesthetic representation of khrushchevka apartments, highlighting a unique and appealing visual style.
“I love the aesthetics of the Khrushchevka apartments.”
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The vibrant colors and realistic textures create an immersive experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, though some users note that it could benefit from additional polishing in certain areas; however, this does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes, making every moment exciting!”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
“There's a great balance of challenge and fun, making it hard to put the game down!”
