Holidays in Khrushchevsk

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Holidays in Khrushchevsk is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by ASKGAMES and was released on January 18, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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story4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Great ambiance and sound design that enhances the horror experience.
Effective jump scares that contribute to the overall spooky atmosphere.
Decent runtime and replay value, making it worth trying for horror fans.

The game is too dark in some areas, making it tedious to navigate.
Clunky gameplay experience compared to other titles from the developer.
Lack of a compelling story and some annoying pixel hunting for puzzles.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The story is generally viewed as a secondary element in this walking sim/horror game, with some players finding it logical and well-integrated into the character's journey through the apartment building. However, many reviewers feel the narrative is average and lacks depth, often overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics like pixel hunting. While the ambiance is appreciated, it is not fully realized without a stronger story, leaving some players confused about the ending's meaning.
- “The story is good, but I still wonder what the ending was supposed to mean?”
- “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.”
- “The story is just like other walking sim/horror games, kind of an afterthought, but at least it 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.”
- “The story is just like other walking sim/horror games, kind of an afterthought, but at least it felt logical and progressed along with your character making their way around the apartment building.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spookiness and effective sound design, contributing to a genuinely scary experience. While some players find the jump scares and puzzles lacking, the overall ambiance remains a highlight, particularly for fans of horror games.
- “The atmosphere of this game is amazing and really spooky.”
- “The game offers a great atmosphere and impressive sound design.”
- “Holidays in Khrushchevsk is another Russian horror game with love for details, a spooky atmosphere and some nice jump scares.”
- “The atmosphere was scary, and the sound design was impressive.”
- “The atmosphere was scary, and the sound design was impressive.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to poorly lit areas that hinder progress and make the experience frustrating.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the games from ask_games has received mixed reviews, with some titles like *Beside Myself* and *Life After Death* being described as "hilariously abysmal." However, *Holidays in Khrushchevsk* has redeemed the developer by demonstrating their ability to create a more engaging and entertaining experience, suggesting a potential for improvement in their comedic elements.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing aesthetics, particularly the design of the khrushchevka apartments, which adds a unique and attractive visual element to the overall experience.
- “I love the aesthetics of the khrushchevka apartments.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the environment to life.”
- “The attention to detail in the textures and lighting is impressive.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally well-received, though some users note that it could benefit from additional polishing in certain areas; however, these issues do not significantly impact the overall experience.
- “Could use a little more polishing in certain areas, but it doesn't affect gameplay. Nice work!”

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Holidays in Khrushchevsk is a survival simulation game with horror theme.

Holidays in Khrushchevsk is available on PC and Windows.

Holidays in Khrushchevsk was released on January 18, 2024.

Holidays in Khrushchevsk was developed by ASKGAMES.

Holidays in Khrushchevsk has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Holidays in Khrushchevsk is a single player game.

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