Hollow Steps

41%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • atmosphere
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In "Hollow Steps" , players enter a virtual world created by Dartom Inc. to test themselves with puzzles. The game features three main puzzles and three mini puzzles, as well as secrets like a safe and computer panels that alter the environment. Be prepared for unexpected changes as a ghost in the system might alter your experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

41%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The graphics are well done and create a pleasant atmosphere.
  • The game is short and can be relaxing for casual players.
  • Some players found it enjoyable for the price, especially for achievement hunters.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many.
  • Puzzles are simplistic and unengaging, with little narrative to support them.
  • There is no save feature, forcing players to complete the game in one sitting.
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are nice and well done, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. However, there are significant performance issues, particularly at lower graphics settings, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The graphics in this game are fairly good and the atmosphere is pleasant and casual.”
    • “Nice puzzle game with very good graphics.”
    • “Graphics are well done.”
    • “Even at the lowest graphics setting, the performance is absolutely terrible compared to the graphics you get.”
    • “Even at the lowest graphics setting, the performance is absolutely terrible compared to the graphics you get.”
    • “Even at the lowest graphics setting, the performance is absolutely terrible compared to the graphics you get.”
  • story6 mentions

    The story is criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many reviewers finding it intrusive rather than immersive. While the general setting is appreciated, the storytelling fails to captivate, and the puzzles are deemed unrewarding, leading to a lackluster overall narrative experience.

    • “Story doesn't say much, but the general setting is good.”
    • “The story doesn't say much, but the general setting is good.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as pleasant and casual, enhanced by fairly good graphics that contribute to an overall nice ambiance.

    • “The graphics in this game are fairly good and the atmosphere is pleasant and casual.”
    • “Pleasant atmosphere.”
    • “Nice atmosphere.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, even on the lowest graphics settings, suggesting a lack of understanding of how visual effects and polygon counts impact performance. Users feel that the game's graphical fidelity does not justify the subpar performance experienced.

    • “Even at the lowest graphics setting, the performance is absolutely terrible compared to the graphics you get.”
    • “It seems to be the classic beginner mistake of not understanding how various visual effects, as well as polygon count, affect performance.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    Users report significant frustration with the gameplay, indicating they were unable to engage with it at all.

    • “Wasn't even able to get into the actual gameplay.”
    • “Wasn't even able to get into the actual gameplay.”
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