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 interesting visual effects that engage players.
- Fans of Hololive will appreciate the character designs and voice acting, making it a fun experience for them.
- The game features multiple endings, providing some replay value and encouraging exploration of the story.
- The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator with minimal interactivity, leading to a lack of engagement.
- The game is very short, taking only about 1-3 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Technical issues such as frame drops and slow walking speed detract from the overall experience.
- story34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as intriguing yet confusing, with multiple endings that require players to piece together various narrative threads, often relying on prior knowledge of the Hololive Error web series for context. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and the unique incorporation of Hololive characters, many express disappointment in the lack of depth, clarity, and interactivity in the storytelling, suggesting that it feels more like a companion piece rather than a standalone narrative. Overall, the game offers an interesting premise but falls short in delivering a cohesive and engaging story experience.
“Has 3 branching endings and beautiful storytelling.”
“The story itself is pretty interesting, but it's not all explained in the game.”
“Nice little game, the atmosphere is good and what is there is interesting; I just hope they keep updating it with more endings and story-related stuff.”
“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.”
“Even if you're a fan of Hololive, there's not really many reasons to play this; the story is barebones and there aren't that many voiced lines.”
“The story is confusing with no resolution.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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. Fans of the hololiveerror web series may appreciate the additional references, but the game may not resonate as strongly with those unfamiliar with the lore.
“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 elements like walking simulators and roller coasters, but suffers from pacing issues that make it feel even more bland. While some technical mistakes are noted, they do not significantly impact the overall experience; however, many players find the gameplay dull and lacking in engagement. Overall, the gameplay loop is short and fails to deliver a compelling experience, leading to disappointment among players.
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as "fantastic" and "colorful," enhancing the overall experience, others note a lack of music during gameplay despite a full album being available. The main menu soundtrack is particularly highlighted, but the absence of consistent musical tracks detracts from the atmosphere for some players. Overall, the sound design contributes significantly to the game's creepy ambiance.
“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.”
“I played through this with the Luigi's Mansion soundtrack.”
- 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 design is fantastic, with each character feeling unique and well-developed.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The depth of the characters' backstories adds so much richness to the overall narrative.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional bugs and glitches, indicating that while the game generally functions well, stability issues can arise from time to time.
“Bugs and glitches occurred sometimes.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable at times.”
“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 bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
