Hollowbrook: Apartments

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Hollowbrook: Apartments is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Yetiface Games and was released on October 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hollowbrook: Apartments is a character-driven horror game where you play as Jenny, navigating a tense first night in a new apartment during a storm. Explore an atmospheric, stylized environment filled with secrets and make critical choices that determine your fate. This immersive episode offers a suspenseful experience with checkpoints to aid survival.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story15 positive mentions

Hollowbrook – Apartments successfully combines humor and horror, providing engaging storytelling and well-crafted jump scares that keep players entertained.
The game features a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic with charming character designs and animations, creating a unique atmosphere that resonates with fans of retro horror games.
Players appreciate the developers' commitment to fixing bugs quickly and their active communication with the community, enhancing the overall experience and anticipation for future episodes.

Some players found the gameplay frustrating, particularly during maze-like sequences that required repetitive actions, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game has moments where the AI behavior can feel overly aggressive, leading to instances where players are forced to repeat sections due to being caught too easily.
While the game is praised for its atmosphere, some reviewers noted that certain visual elements, like dark areas and textures, could use improvement to enhance immersion.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received praise for its engaging and compelling narrative, blending horror with humor and a unique atmosphere. While some elements are considered cliché or slightly disjointed, the overall storytelling is captivating, leaving players eager for future episodes and developments. The mix of suspense, character depth, and stylistic art contributes to a gripping experience that resonates well with fans of the genre.
- “Loved the storytelling, the gameplay was smooth and I'm already looking forward to more episodes.”
- “The apartment has a very creepy vibe, the story is compelling, and there's some great humor added in as well.”
- “I loved the creepy story mixed with 'Jakob with a K' funny dialogues!”
- “The story here is a little cliche, but still engaging enough for me to keep playing.”
- “A few things can be a bit out of place, like having the meta VHS tape on the table detailing the very story I was playing through, hence me not knowing I was already playing as Jenny or not, the helicopter dude obviously, and the awful decision-making of Jenny for not having the sense that finding Jakob's body was enough of a reason to knock on Mary's door, and the slow exit from the sewer, like girl what are you doing?”
- “The game leaves off on a cliffhanger, but I am excited to see what comes next in the story.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends humor with horror, featuring well-crafted jump scares and funny character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance between tense moments and comedic elements, with memorable dialogues and humorous achievements adding to the enjoyment. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a standout in the horror genre.
- “I was scared, laughing, and smiling, which is exactly what I want my games to do!”
- “A hidden horror gem with some great humor in it!”
- “So well put together, great funny dialogue, and lots of scary moments!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the atmospheric and nostalgic art style that enhances the horror experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in visual quality, particularly regarding textures and lighting, suggesting improvements for better representation in promotional materials. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the game's tension and charm, there is room for enhancement to fully realize its potential.
- “This was a great hidden gem of a horror game that is well designed and has very nice graphics.”
- “Graphics were amazing, gameplay fantastic! I love the atmosphere and tension it creates!”
- “The atmosphere is great, the old-school graphics give it a nice nostalgic feel, and it just works.”
- “While the similarities in narrative arc and art style may be similar, Hollowbrook Apartments left me yearning for more after its short runtime.”
- “I would say the visuals were a bit sporadic in quality; they could use a little work, specifically with the texture and light effects in the hallways and floors.”
- “If possible, try to make the dark areas like a spectrum of darkness so you can kind of see the sides of the walls. Honestly, that aesthetic where the walls look like black holes never looks great; even for a horror game, it takes away more than it gives.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its blend of tension, nostalgia, and immersive storytelling, creating a compelling experience that keeps players on edge. Reviewers highlight the effective use of graphics and sound to enhance the creepy and engaging environment, while also noting the developers' passion for crafting a memorable setting. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both frightening and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “It didn't reinvent the wheel, but it does provide a good atmosphere and you can feel the passion the devs at Yetiface have for making games in it.”
- “The atmosphere and characters feel grounded and progression through the game felt fluid.”
- “Like it's genuinely a great experience with an exception of a few specific moments in chase, the atmosphere was tense the entire time, the jump scares were unpredictable, the death animations were great, and you often felt powerless and oppressed as a player.”
- “The atmosphere and characters feel grounded, and progression through the game felt fluid.”
- “Like it's genuinely a great experience with the exception of a few specific moments in chase; the atmosphere was tense the entire time, the jump scares were unpredictable, the death animations were great, and you often felt powerless and oppressed as a player.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and atmospheric tension, while others find it unappealing. The incorporation of puzzles and a unique art style has been highlighted positively, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience for many. However, there are dissenting opinions regarding the fun factor of the gameplay itself.
- “Loved the storytelling, the gameplay was smooth and I'm already looking forward to more episodes.”
- “The gameplay, sounds, and puzzles are all very nice.”
- “Graphics were amazing, gameplay fantastic! I love the atmosphere and tension it creates!”