hololive ERROR
- September 15, 2022
- 株式会社Mogura
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"hololive ERROR" is a single-player Horror Action game set in the creepy town of Aogami, where a journalist investigates paranormal phenomena for an occult magazine. The game offers around 10 hours of playtime and can be enjoyed by both new and existing fans of the hololive ERROR series of 2D story videos. Gameplay involves exploring and surviving in a world where combat is not an option.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and great sound design, which enhances the horror experience.
- Fans of Hololive will enjoy seeing their favorite characters and references throughout the game.
- Despite its short length, the game offers multiple endings and an interesting story that ties into the Hololive ERROR series.
- The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator with minimal interaction, leading to a lack of engagement.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, including frame drops and slow movement speed, which detracts from the experience.
- Many players feel the game does not deliver enough content for its price, with some suggesting it should be cheaper.
- story27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as intriguing yet confusing, often requiring prior knowledge of the Hololive Error web series for full comprehension. While some players found the narrative interesting, many criticized its lack of clarity and connection to the source material, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the game offers multiple endings and additional content, but it may disappoint those seeking a cohesive and well-explained storyline.
“The story is weird but interesting; you can try and go for the three endings, but I would suggest just going for the third ending. Once you finish, click the 'Another Story' option in the menu and check the episodes, which might give more context to the story.”
“All in all, it's just a nice little story. Don't expect horror at its peak; buy it cheap and watch the 'anime episodes' from the 'Another Story' option in the menu once you get the third ending.”
“As for the story, it isn't served to you on a plate; there are different threads that the player is left (to an extent) to weave together.”
“If you're invested in the Hololive Error series, you can rest assured knowing that this game contributes absolutely nothing in terms of world building or new story.”
“The story is confusing with no resolution.”
“But the story in this game has no tie to what you're doing, so most people who haven't watched the anime will be clueless.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and engaging, enhanced by solid sound design and appealing visuals. While it effectively creates a tense environment, some players feel it lacks depth and scares, often relying on atmosphere rather than jump scares. Additionally, familiarity with the hololiveerror web series may be necessary for full appreciation of the story, but the overall ambiance remains a highlight for many players.
“On the plus side; the graphics are quite nice, the atmosphere manages to remain creepy, and all the little vtuber references and easter eggs would make any Hololive fan happy.”
“The entire atmosphere is overall pretty creepy and the sounds and music play a pretty decent role in the atmosphere as well.”
“Solid atmosphere, some intrigue, a dash of horror, some loud noises but the game doesn't rely too heavily on jump scares in my opinion.”
“The game didn't do well scaring me much, but it did nail the creepy atmosphere, especially early into the game.”
“Not really scary, but definitely a creepy atmosphere.”
“Even though the atmosphere is creepy, there is not much content in the game.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely described as basic and uninspired, resembling typical modern horror mechanics like walking simulators and roller coasters. Many reviewers noted that the pacing issues contribute to a bland experience, with some expressing disappointment in the overall engagement and excitement of the gameplay loop. Despite some technical flaws, the gameplay does not significantly detract from the experience, though it is generally considered dull and lacking depth.
“What I'm talking about here is mostly the gameplay and the scariness of the game.”
“The gameplay loop is on the shorter side, but that doesn't make it bad.”
“My feedback for future Hololive games such as Holoearth is that I hope the gameplay will be cleaner for a better experience.”
“The gameplay is mostly the same as any other modern horror (walking simulators, roller coasters), but due to the problem I mentioned before about the game's pace, the gameplay feels even more bland.”
“The gameplay is dull and just pressing W.”
“Boring gameplay, quote on quote scares are terrible, and just a complete waste of time.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its fantastic and colorful soundtrack, particularly the main menu theme, which fans find delightful. However, some users noted a lack of music tracks throughout the gameplay, despite a full album being available for the web series, leading to a reliance on background noise that contributes to the game's creepy atmosphere. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight, its limited integration into the gameplay experience has drawn mixed feedback.
“As a Hololive fan, I think this game is a very cool project that Cover has come up with, and I love everything they release leading up to this game (video, interview, original soundtrack, etc.).”
“But I'd like to point out this fantastic soundtrack, simply marvelous and colorful; the rest of the game is just a bonus (albeit a very good one).”
“The entire atmosphere is overall pretty creepy, and the sounds and music play a pretty decent role in the atmosphere as well.”
“Lack of any music track playing for the entire game (despite there being a full album made for the web series), only background noise.”
“The entire atmosphere is overall pretty creepy and the sounds and music play a pretty decent role in the atmosphere as well.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their smoothness and ability to create a creepy atmosphere, with enjoyable vtuber references for fans. However, some users find the art style confusing and note that the game could benefit from optimization, particularly in character animations and UI options. Overall, while the visuals are serviceable and complement the sound and atmosphere, there are notable flaws that detract from the experience.
“On the plus side, the graphics are quite nice, the atmosphere manages to remain creepy, and all the little VTuber references and easter eggs would make any Hololive fan happy.”
“The visuals are smooth and work well for the general tone of the game.”
“Visuals are serviceable, sound and atmosphere are great too. I like the designs of the places you play in and the controls are simple.”
“The art style is confusing.”
“The game could use some optimization, mostly in the graphics and some UI options as well as character animations.”
“The graphics have a couple of flaws that shouldn't be overlooked, though.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent FPS drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable in certain areas. Users have noted that both graphics and UI options need improvement, with some even reporting worse performance than more demanding titles like Doom Eternal. Overall, the lack of optimization detracts from the gaming experience.
“The main issue is the game optimization; certain parts suffer a lot of FPS drops and become nearly unplayable.”
“The game could use some optimization, mostly in the graphics and some UI options as well as character animations.”
“It's also really badly optimized; my PC had bigger problems running this than it had running Doom Eternal.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the contrast between serious horror scenarios and the lack of facial expressions in character models, which creates an unintentionally comedic effect. Players find the presence of characters like the hololive girls and the doggo character particularly amusing, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“The character models don't have facial expressions, so when they look at you, they just feel funny and out of place.”
“I don't recommend this as a horror game, but it was very funny to see the Hololive girls in serious horror situations.”
“Doggo makes this game funny.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game for its great character design, highlighting the depth and uniqueness of the characters, which enhances the overall narrative and player engagement.
“The character development is incredibly rich and immersive, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
“The depth of the character backstories adds so much to the overall experience, making every decision feel impactful.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report occasional bugs and glitches affecting stability, though these issues do not seem to be pervasive.
“Bugs and glitches occurred sometimes.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several stability issues that disrupted my gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as being exploitative, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab.
“It's just a cash grab.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
