Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
- December 7, 2020
- storkyproduct
Get on SteamWishlist our new game! About the GameThe story.A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Each level has a unique visual design that will not let you get bored during the game. In addition to the standard campaign, you will receive updates with themed bonus levels, the game will always be fill…
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Reviews
- The game features cute low poly graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
- It's a free platform game that offers a balanced difficulty level, not too hard but not too easy, providing a comfortable gameplay experience.
- The background artwork and music are well-designed, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The gameplay is simplistic and lacks depth, with many players feeling it doesn't offer a compelling reason to play.
- There are significant control issues, including clunky mechanics and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels unfinished, with limited content and a lack of rewarding gameplay elements, leading to a sense of emptiness.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy" receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric background artwork and cute low poly visuals, while others criticize the overall quality as mediocre and reminiscent of low-end pixel art. Despite the appealing aesthetics, many players feel that the graphics overshadow the lackluster gameplay and clunky controls. Overall, the game's visuals are noted as a highlight, but they are not enough to compensate for its shortcomings.
“Graphics and music are really good, especially the background artwork.”
“Cute low poly graphics, relaxing atmosphere.”
“Especially surprised by the pretty well-designed graphics and great music throughout the game.”
“Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy is a rather mediocre 2D retro pixel platformer with graphics only slightly better than pixel 'art' (low poly 'art' instead) and, well, not much reason for anyone to want to play it.”
“This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
“However, the controls are clunky and the default graphics are set on 'potato' level.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a boring experience. While the visuals are praised, the absence of engaging mechanics, narrative, and rewards diminishes the overall enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include adding high score systems and refining enemy mechanics to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Adding a high score display would be a simple way to give the player something to aim for, and adding more ways to earn points (e.g. defeating enemies, completing levels quickly) would make the moment-to-moment gameplay feel more purposeful.”
“Gameplay 5/5”
“In terms of visuals, it looked pretty good and definitely had atmosphere, but in terms of gameplay it was pretty off and was just a boring 2.5D platformer with not many levels to play.”
“It looks pretty, but the gameplay is too simplistic to offer any intrinsic entertainment, and there's no narrative or other such reward to make it worth sitting through.”
“I looked through the reviews and saw people saying the game was buggy and not fun, but personally, I do not agree. The game lacks mechanics such as invulnerability after getting hit (you know, invincibility frames) and settings to disable screen shake. All it needs is some improvement and maybe new assets, such as new trees to replace the ones that slightly float when they are in front of the camera. Also, giving the monster enemies some frames of turning before instantly going in the opposite direction could fix some of the issues. If these problems that cause the most harm when playing were fixed or altered, I would say the game could be worth buying, but as it stands, it's now free.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance immersion and evoke a sense of playfulness, complementing the dreamlike visuals and themes. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively contributes to the overall experience, making players feel nostalgic and engaged as they navigate through various whimsical environments.
“The game is about you playing as a dog going through these dream-like stages with rain, castles, and forests collecting coins and teddy bears. The soundtrack helps immerse you into playing the game, almost giving a sense of playfulness like you are a child re-experiencing the world around you.”
“Especially surprised by the pretty well-designed graphics and great music throughout the game.”
“Graphics and music are really good, especially the background artwork.”
“The soundtrack helps immerse you into playing the game, almost giving a sense of playfulness like you are a child re-experiencing the world around you. However, during the rain sections, the noise can feel overwhelming, making my nose feel stuffy.”
“The music in the game lacks variety and becomes repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the sound effects are charming, the music fails to capture the emotional depth of the game's narrative.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's visuals are praised for their cute low-poly graphics and relaxing atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, the gameplay is criticized for being lackluster and repetitive, detracting from the immersive potential of the atmosphere.
“Cute low poly graphics, relaxing atmosphere.”
“In terms of visuals, it looked pretty good and definitely had atmosphere.”
“The cute low poly graphics create a relaxing atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has notable stability issues, including movement glitches and a lack of essential mechanics like invincibility frames. While some players find it playable, they suggest that improvements in mechanics and asset quality could enhance the experience significantly.
“Some really strange movement glitches lead to rapid movement until you let go of your run button.”
“The game lacks mechanics such as invulnerability after getting hit, which could improve stability.”
“There are issues with floating trees and enemy turning animations that disrupt gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting that the current content, priced at $14.99, lasts only about an hour and involves repetitive movement and jumping.
“$14.99 base price for current content that lasts about an hour, filled with tedious moving around and jumping?”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again, and it just became a chore.”
