Honey Are You There?
- July 7, 2023
- Psycho
"Honey Are You There?" is a narrative-driven first-person walking simulator, lasting around 40 minutes, where you play as Matthew Nate, a middle-aged man dealing with mental health issues and a malevolent female entity haunting his home. The game features photo-realistic graphics, player voice activity, and two possible endings. Explore the eerie house and navigate through paranormal activity while dealing with Matthew's deteriorating mental state.
Reviews
- The game features some effective jump scares that can startle players unexpectedly.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, keeping players on edge and enhancing the horror experience.
- For a short game, it offers an intriguing story with multiple endings and a clean, bug-free performance.
- The game is too short and lacks depth, making it feel more like a free experience than a priced one.
- Gameplay controls are awkward and can feel unresponsive, detracting from the overall experience.
- The story can be confusing, leaving players unsure about the events and their significance.
- story22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally regarded as intriguing, with a strong atmosphere that enhances the psychological horror experience. While some players found the narrative compelling and enjoyed piecing it together, others felt it lacked depth and could have been stronger, particularly in its exploration of trauma versus psychosis. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation for the game, complemented by effective jump scares and exploration elements.
“The story was honestly pretty intriguing, my friend and I had fun piecing it together while I played through.”
“The atmosphere kept me on edge the whole game, good storyline and messed up at the same time, so 100% recommended for people that like psychological horror and amazing jump scares!”
“Good story & the jump scares got me well!”
“Storyline-wise, I think it could have been stronger - it seemed to veer quickly into psychosis rather than trauma.”
“While the overall story wasn't anything groundbreaking, it had some good jump scares and constantly provided new areas to explore.”
“I only wish it was easier to find the items needed to progress in the story; I definitely recommend it anyway!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fine and familiar, suggesting a comfortable experience for players. However, specific details or innovations in gameplay are not highlighted in the reviews.
“Gameplay is fine and familiar.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and unsettling, effectively enhancing the psychological horror experience. Players appreciate the combination of solid artwork and a gripping storyline that keeps them on edge, making it highly recommended for fans of jump scares and intense narratives.
“The atmosphere kept me on edge the whole game; good storyline and messed up at the same time, so 100% recommended for people that like psychological horror and amazing jump scares!”
“The artwork in the game was creepy and certainly added to the atmosphere.”
“Solid atmosphere and area.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its optimized memory usage, contributing to a smooth performance. However, while it features a compelling story and good duration, it lacks detailed content.
“This game runs with optimized memory, has a good duration, and a cool story, which is the most important aspect.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are noted for their creepy artwork, which effectively enhances the overall atmosphere and immersion.
“The artwork in the game was creepy and certainly added to the atmosphere.”