Hollow Steps

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Hollow Steps is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by QuickSave and was released on February 28, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Interesting and varied puzzles that provide a nice challenge.
Beautiful landscapes and graphics, complemented by good sound effects.
Relaxing gameplay that can be enjoyable for a short session.

Game is very short and lacks depth, with simplistic puzzles.
No save option, requiring players to complete the game in one sitting.
Frequent crashes and performance issues make it unplayable for many users.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and ability to create an engaging atmosphere, with many users highlighting the well-done art style and pleasant landscapes. However, some players experienced significant performance issues, even on lower settings, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
- “The art style beautifully complements the eerie sound design, creating a truly engaging environment to explore.”
- “The graphics in this game are fairly good and the atmosphere is pleasant and casual.”
- “Nice puzzle game with very good graphics.”
- “Game crashed a lot. I tried every graphics setting (currently still running a 2070) and it just didn't work. I got 6 minutes out of this game.”
- “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.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story in "Hollow Steps" is generally viewed as weak and unengaging, with many players finding it intrusive and lacking depth. While the atmosphere and setting are appreciated, the narrative fails to resonate, leaving players indifferent to character choices and the overall plot. Overall, the game is recommended primarily for its puzzle elements rather than its storytelling.
- “Hollow Steps is an incredibly immersive experience that captivates players with its haunting atmosphere and intricate storytelling.”
- “A bit on the cliché side as for the story, and the walking speed is a tad bit slow, but overall was an interesting experience.”
- “Story doesn't say much but the general setting is good.”
- “The backstory doesn't help the game at all; I do not care about the characters, so the choice I made at the end didn't feel impactful.”
- “The game lacked a story and a save system.”
- “Story seemed mostly non-existent.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Hollow Steps" is highly praised for its haunting and immersive qualities, complemented by intricate storytelling that draws players in. Additionally, the game features pleasant and casual graphics, contributing to an overall enjoyable ambiance that appeals to fans of atmospheric indie games.
- “Hollow Steps is an incredibly immersive experience that captivates players with its haunting atmosphere and intricate storytelling.”
- “If you're a fan of atmospheric indie games with a touch of mystery, Hollow Steps is definitely worth checking out!”
- “The graphics in this game are fairly good and the atmosphere is pleasant and casual.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its balance of puzzle-solving and exploration, providing a fresh and challenging experience. However, some users found it difficult to engage with the gameplay fully, while others noted it as solid overall.
- “I love how the game balances puzzle-solving and exploration, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.”
- “Gameplay is solid.”
- “Wasn't even able to get into the actual gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than engaging, leading to a frustrating experience rather than an enjoyable one.
- “Instead of an engaging experience, I ended up with a tedious pastime.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, even at the lowest graphics settings, suggesting a lack of understanding of how visual effects and polygon counts impact performance. Users feel that the game's performance does not justify the graphical quality provided.
- “It seems to be the classic beginner mistake of not understanding how various visual effects, as well as polygon count, affect performance.”
- “Even at the lowest graphics setting, the performance is absolutely terrible compared to the graphics you get.”