holo8

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holo8 is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by frog blend and was released on February 12, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "holo8," you find yourself trapped in a mysterious looping elevator on the 8th floor of the Hololive temporary office, repeatedly returning to the same floor despite attempts to escape. To break free, you must follow cryptic instructions involving red and blue elevators while uncovering anomalies. The game features over 70 Hololive members across multiple branches, adding unique interactions as you strive to reach the first floor and escape.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is a fun 'spot the difference' experience filled with amusing scenarios involving Hololive talents, making it enjoyable for fans.
With over 160 anomalies to discover and regular content updates, the game offers great replayability and value for its price.
The character models and references to Hololive are well-executed, providing a delightful experience for fans of the franchise.

The game lacks polish in graphics, with some models appearing dull and certain anomalies being too easy to spot, reducing the challenge.
While it has some horror elements, many players find the game more amusing than scary, which may not appeal to those seeking a true horror experience.
The gameplay can become frustrating as players may struggle to find subtle anomalies after clearing out the more obvious ones.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a strong point, blending goofiness with unexpected scares reminiscent of early 2010s Japanese horror videos. Players find it more funny than scary, with numerous Easter eggs and unique scenes that cater to fans of Hololive, making exploration enjoyable and often hilarious. Overall, the game successfully balances humor and horror, providing a fun experience for players.
- “Self-gaslight simulators are always funny to play; this one balances the goofiness of the whole atmosphere with some amazingly done scares that remind me a lot of those 'scary and weird Japanese videos' compilations from the early 2010s on YouTube.”
- “Holo8 is really fun; I found it more funny than scary, but it has also managed to throw me off guard at random times. I recommend playing it if you like Hololive and anomaly horror games!”
- “It's a really funny game with lots of Easter eggs from Hololive, so if you are a fan, you can easily sink some hours into this.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the high replayability of the game, especially considering its low price point, making it an excellent value for repeated playthroughs.
- “There's a ton of replayability for a very cheap game.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no bugs or glitches, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “It's great fun; it's not buggy at all.”
- “There are no glitches.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as rough around the edges but ultimately satisfying, offering the desired experience despite its janky presentation. While it features enjoyable references and cameos, some users question its size relative to other games.
- “It's ugly and janky, but it delivers the gameplay you want and has lots of anomalies, and is cheap.”
- “The references and cameos are sweet and all, but does this really have to weigh 3 gigabytes short of Warhammer Mechanicus?”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered decent and functional, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware, but they lack polish, with some models appearing dull. The overall visual quality does not stand out, raising questions about the game's substantial file size.
- “The graphics are definitely serviceable; not the best, but still decent. The game runs really well even on my laptop.”
- “The graphics are definitely serviceable (not the best, but still decent) and the game runs really well even on my laptop; although I'm not sure where the full 7GB file size is going.”
- “On one hand, the game lacks polish in the graphics aspect, so some models look quite dull.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game's optimization is lacking and could be significantly improved for a better overall experience.
- “It feels like that could be better optimized.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a unique blend of humor and horror, effectively balancing goofiness with well-executed scares reminiscent of early 2010s Japanese creepy video compilations. This combination creates an engaging and entertaining experience for players.
- “Self-gaslight simulators are always funny to play. This one balances the goofiness of the atmosphere with some amazingly well-done scares that remind me a lot of the vibe from those 'scary and weird Japanese videos' compilations from early 2010s YouTube.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is acknowledged as having some truth but is perceived as incomplete or lacking depth.
- “That rings true but doesn't tell the whole story.”