Hollowing

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Hollowing is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Koishi.lab and was released on June 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

《Hollowing》 is a first person perspective pixel style psychological horror game that focuses on immersive experiences of narrative exploration and eerie atmosphere. You will play the role of an international student studying alone in a foreign country, attending classes on campus during the day and returning to a dim and silent apartment at night, repeating a meaningless life day after day. In th…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game has a unique and eerie atmosphere that effectively captures the experience of living abroad.
The retro and pixel style graphics are visually appealing and contribute to the overall charm of the game.
Some gameplay ideas are interesting and the game provides a fun, albeit short, experience.

The game suffers from bugs and optimization issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are significant translation problems, with parts of the game still not in English despite an English version being available.
The pacing is slow, and the lack of clear guidance can make it difficult to progress, especially towards the end.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a haunting eeriness that complements a well-crafted narrative, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly eerie, perfectly complementing the well-told story.”
- “The game immerses you in a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the narrative.”
- “Very eerie atmosphere and well-told story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming retro and pixel art style, appealing to fans of nostalgic aesthetics.
- “I loved the retro and pixel art style graphics.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details.”
- “The graphics create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being subpar, with players experiencing frequent choppiness, particularly during rain. Additionally, the English translation is noted as lacking, indicating further areas for improvement.
- “The optimization needs some work, and the translation to English also lacks.”
- “The game was not very optimized, and I found it getting choppy often, especially when it rained.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by an eerie atmosphere and a well-told narrative, though some players find it ultimately boring despite a few interesting gameplay ideas that touch on themes of overwork.
- “Very eerie atmosphere and well-told story.”
- “While this game had 1 or 2 interesting gameplay ideas mixed between the days and some may relate to the story of working yourself to 'death', it's still overall pretty boring.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a few intriguing ideas that connect to the theme of overwork, but overall, players find it to be largely unengaging and monotonous.