Hollow Survivors: Prologue

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In "Hollow Survivors: Prologue," players take on the role of a sane Hollow, battling their way through hordes of horrific creatures and a powerful cult in a rogue-like dungeon crawler. With a variety of weapons to choose from and the ability to grow stronger through permanent upgrades, players must face powerful enemies and bosses in their quest to the top of the Tower. This prologue serves as a preview for the full game, giving players a taste of what's to come.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and intuitive controls, making it enjoyable to play.
Gameplay is satisfying and allows for skill expression, with a variety of weapons and abilities to master.
The game has a lot of potential, with many players excited for the full release and future updates.

Movement speed feels slow, making it frustrating to navigate and avoid enemy attacks.
The tutorial lacks clarity, leaving players confused about certain mechanics and controls.
Boss encounters can feel unbalanced, with some attacks being difficult to dodge and requiring excessive grinding.

graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the unique art style and stunning visuals that enhance the immersive experience. However, some critiques highlight issues such as clunky animations and unpolished graphics, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience. Overall, while the art style is generally well-received, opinions vary on the execution and technical aspects of the graphics.
- “The graphics are stunning, and I couldn't get enough of the immersive environment.”
- “Loved the visuals, the game looks awesome.”
- “The art style and animations work really well with each other.”
- “Ai-generated title art, unnecessary 'heavy' feeling movement of a main character, and clunky unpolished graphics simply are a disgrace to games alike in that genre and sore to my eyes.”
- “Here's to hope that devs care about their game to make it better and not just as a money-grabber with placeholder graphics on release.”
- “This game is okay... this art style is getting really old.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and satisfying, particularly when utilizing upgrades and mastering mechanics. However, there are calls for more variety in gameplay elements, better balancing, and a more robust upgrading system, as some players feel limited by the current options. While the art style and graphics are praised, a few bugs and a need for smoother mechanics have been noted as areas for improvement.
- “The gameplay is great; the great axe was really fun to use.”
- “Very interested in the world and the other characters so far, and the gameplay is so satisfying once I got the hang of it.”
- “The game has excellent mechanics and plenty to master, like timing a dash after an attack to become invulnerable.”
- “Gameplay itself is... ok.”
- “The game has solid mechanics, but it could use more features.”
- “However, I did encounter a few bugs that interrupted gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
The music and sound effects in the game have received high praise, with users rating it a solid 9/10, particularly noting its quality for a free game. Many reviewers highlight the music as "top-notch" and "lit," indicating strong expectations for even better audio in the full release.
- “The sound effects and music are top-notch!”
- “The sound effects and music are lit!”
- “Sound/music: solid 9/10; it's really good for a free game but will definitely be expecting something more on full release.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be rewarding and enjoyable, even those who typically dislike such mechanics. For fans of grinding games, "Hollow Survivors" comes highly recommended.
- “Progression feels good, and this is coming from someone who typically hates endless grinding.”
- “If you like grinding games, I'd like to recommend Hollow Survivors.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character of the Skull King boss, who is described as both hilarious and challenging, providing players with a memorable and entertaining experience.
- “The skull king boss was hilarious and challenging.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is noted for its engaging narrative and integration with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the storyline complements the music, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps them invested in the game.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability with minimal bugs reported. However, users have noted a slightly skewed aspect ratio on ultrawide displays, which may be a concern for those using such setups.
- “It wasn't buggy, apart from a slightly skewed aspect ratio on my ultrawide (which isn't the common display, I understand, but still worth noting from a technical point of view).”