Home Sweet Home: Online

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Home Sweet Home: Online is a multiplayer survival strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by YGGDRAZIL GROUP PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED and was released on June 21, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 517 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of horror elements and engaging gameplay, making it fun to play with friends.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-crafted, providing an immersive experience that enhances the horror theme.
The introduction of a 4v4 mode adds variety and excitement, allowing for more dynamic gameplay.

The game suffers from severe server issues, leading to long wait times and high ping, especially for players outside Asia.
There are numerous bugs and balance issues, particularly with overpowered characters, making gameplay frustrating for new players.
The community and developer communication are lacking, with reports of unprofessional behavior from moderators and a failure to address player concerns.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Home Sweet Home: Online" is characterized by its immersive atmosphere and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of cooperative and competitive elements that enhance the horror experience. However, players have noted significant issues with balance, clunky combat mechanics, and a lack of effective tutorials, which can lead to frustration. While the game has potential and unique features, it suffers from repetitive gameplay and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “Immersive yet chilling online horror experience - stellar graphics and mechanics outshine others within the genre.”
- “Tense and atmospheric gameplay: Home Sweet Home: Online creates a palpable sense of dread and suspense, thanks to its atmospheric sound design, creepy environments, and unpredictable AI.”
- “Engaging and strategic gameplay: the game offers a variety of ways to play, both for survivors and hunters.”
- “The mechanics of this game just feel so very bad.”
- “The game's combat mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, making encounters with enemies frustrating at times.”
- “Despite numerous major bugs that significantly impact both gameplay and the overall experience, there has been no response or fixes for over a month.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the immersive and stellar visuals that enhance the horror experience, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of mobile games. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as better optimization and more detailed environments, indicating that while the art style is appreciated, technical issues and inconsistencies detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area for improvement, despite some positive feedback on their aesthetic appeal.
- “Immersive yet chilling online horror experience - stellar graphics and mechanics outshine others within the genre.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, the graphics, the characters... everything.”
- “Graphics are really good, has a very eastern feel to it and a home sweet home look if you know the series on Netflix.”
- “The game could be improved immensely by just adding a few maps and fixing the graphics to make it seem like an actual computer game and not a mobile game.”
- “The graphics are okay, but I'm sure they can do better. Please do something about the screen when you enter the game; it doesn't look great.”
- “The graphics suck; the skill checks just fail when they want to and are never responsive.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with animations and server performance. Many users express frustration over the lack of a polished experience, citing a chaotic launch and the presence of game-breaking bugs that hinder enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess" that requires significant updates to address these stability issues.
- “For example, currently if you open pots (their version of chests), it freezes the game.”
- “A buggy mess where nothing works properly.”
- “Absolutely terrible launch; after delaying the game for weeks, they launched it as a complete buggy mess with terrible servers.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance, numerous bugs, and a lack of balance, particularly between character abilities. Many users express frustration over the game's rough launch and the developers' apparent disregard for addressing these issues, leading to a subpar experience, especially for newcomers. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from significant optimization problems that detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “Due to the team's need to prepare and prevent any possible errors during the game's launch, the team has opened registration for the pre-release of the game 'Home Sweet Home: Online'. This is to assess the performance of the server in providing service to a large number of players while awaiting feedback from relevant individuals.”
- “Play Texas Chainsaw Massacre instead if you want an optimized asymmetrical horror game that’s fun and has a dedicated team that actually cares about their game.”
- “Optimization is poor, balance is poor, out of character, bugs are not fixed, and the game is not more than four figures live for a reason.”
- “Fun but terribly optimized and has bad servers.”
- “There is no balance in this game, but the performance of ghosts or specters is too weak compared to the survivors.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Home Sweet Home: Online" is highly praised for its tense and immersive qualities, characterized by effective sound design and creepy environments that evoke a sense of dread. Players appreciate the game's dark, moody setting inspired by Thai myths, which enhances the horror experience, although some feel the narrative lacks depth. Overall, the game's atmospheric elements contribute significantly to its appeal as a thrilling multiplayer horror experience.
- “Tense and atmospheric gameplay: Home Sweet Home: Online creates a palpable sense of dread and suspense, thanks to its atmospheric sound design, creepy environments, and unpredictable AI.”
- “The game's dark and moody atmosphere, coupled with well-crafted sound design, effectively contributes to the overall horror experience.”
- “The game takes players into a sinister world inspired by Thai myths and urban legends, setting the stage for an atmospheric and haunting adventure.”
- “Additionally, while the game's atmosphere is well-crafted, the overall story and narrative might leave players wanting more depth and substance.”
- “In conclusion, 'Home Sweet Home: Online' delivers a solid multiplayer horror experience with its eerie atmosphere and cooperative gameplay.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its ability to evoke laughter through gameplay mechanics, such as using characters for jump scares and the irony of survivors learning to outsmart killers. Players find the balance between humor and challenge engaging, with moments of absurdity that enhance the overall experience. While some feel it doesn't reach the comedic heights of similar games, the community's positive spirit contributes to the game's fun atmosphere.
- “Game is stupid good and had me laughing so much.”
- “Also considering they decided to nerf Ratri's ability to body-block, it's funny that the new Warden can leave a copy of themselves somewhere and make visitors take a free hit if they run through it.”
- “Great balance, it's funny because at first as a survivor you will think you are hopeless... destined to die... however, you start to learn you're actually not. You just need to gain experience in loops and for perks that will teach you how to stun and evade the killer. If the time comes, heh, you may even kill the killer and become like the rest of us, some of the greats, endlessly looping them into oblivion.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storytelling is noted for its uniqueness, but many players find the overall narrative lacking in depth and substance, suggesting that the gameplay may overshadow the story itself. While the atmosphere is well-crafted, the story is often described as mediocre, leading some to recommend focusing more on the gameplay than the narrative.
- “Unique in its storytelling.”
- “Seriously, it's better to just play the story.”
- “Solid gameplay, mediocre story.”
- “Additionally, while the game's atmosphere is well-crafted, the overall story and narrative might leave players wanting more depth and substance.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some expressing frustration over slow progression, particularly in beginner matchmaking. Many feel that the time investment required to level up is disproportionate, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, while some acknowledge occasional grindiness, the consensus leans towards it being a significant drawback.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “I can't imagine grinding through this game to get out of beginner matchmaking hell.”
- “The game is too grindy; I was level 32 from surviving, played over 30 matches, and only leveled up once.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the strong character design that enhances the overall experience.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging, allowing players to truly connect with their characters.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character are well-crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Home Sweet Home: Online" offers high replayability through its two game modes and an expanding cast of characters, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging for players.
- “Home Sweet Home: Online features two game modes that both have high replay value due to the rapidly expanding cast of characters.”
- “The variety of choices and character interactions keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different strategies to explore, the game offers endless opportunities for replayability.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for prioritizing profit from cosmetic skins over addressing longstanding bugs, with developers relying on a dwindling player base to promote the game through events.
- “The developers prioritize profit from skins over addressing long-standing bugs, leaving the remaining players to promote the game through events.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems the focus is more on generating revenue than improving the overall player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see that instead of fixing issues, the developers are more interested in pushing microtransactions on players.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that "Home Sweet Home: Online" effectively fosters a wholesome bonding experience, emphasizing its emotional impact on players through connection and shared moments.
- “Home Sweet Home: Online is an excellent medium for creating a wholesome bonding experience.”