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Hollow Steps

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
57% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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About Hollow Steps

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

You are a customer of a virtual world company Dartom Inc. You are one of the many people who wants to test themselves in one of the many worlds created by the company. On your test, a ghost in the system will change 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
    60% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    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% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    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
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    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
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    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
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    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
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    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.”
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Hollow Steps is a simulation game with mystery theme. Common tags for Hollow Steps include first-person, indie, exploration, atmospheric, soundtrack and others.

Hollow Steps is available on PC and Windows.

Hollow Steps was released on February 28, 2018.

Hollow Steps was developed by QuickSave.

Hollow Steps has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Hollow Steps for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Hollow Steps is a single player game.

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