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Hoofobia

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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
72% User Score Based on 202 reviews

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About Hoofobia

Hoofobia is a multiplayer survival shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Deathyell Games and was released on February 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Join our Discord! About the GameHoofobia is a chaotic 1v3 multiplayer game of deception and survival. Enrage the hunter in multiple game modes with a dozen maps. Imposter Hunt: Ram the hunter or wait for him to shoot too many AI deer and he will go insane. Stay Close: Attack the hunter and stay within his proximity to slowly earn points. Hit & Run: Ram the hunter, stay insid…

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72%Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
humor26 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • Fun and hilarious asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay, especially when played with friends.
  • Unique and clever deer vs hunter concept that creates tension and laughter.
  • Active development with some improvements and several game modes for variety.
  • Limited to four players per game, restricting larger group play and community engagement.
  • Game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and poor optimization affecting gameplay experience.
  • Low player base and problematic matchmaking often result in empty lobbies and difficulty finding games.

  • humor

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely hilarious, especially when played with friends, often eliciting laughter through its quirky mechanics, humorous scenarios, and lighthearted visuals. Many reviewers find the game's glitches, physics, and absurd moments add to its comedic charm, though some frustration with bugs and repetitive elements is noted. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that makes the game fun and entertaining despite technical flaws.

    • “The visuals help keep the mood light despite the tense gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the humorous scenarios that arise from the deception and trickery inherent in the game.”
    • “Have a headache from laughing so much.”
    • “Do you want an amazing game that puts you on edge and makes you cry from laughing? This game is the game for you!”

  • gameplay

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    Hoofobia offers engaging asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay centered on stealth, strategy, and psychological tension, with well-designed forest environments enhancing tactical depth. While the core mechanics are solid and updates have improved smoothness and intuitiveness, players note it can become repetitive due to limited maps and modes. Overall, it's a fun, quirky experience best enjoyed with friends, especially for fans of strategic deception and social gameplay.

    • “Hoofobia, developed and published by Deathyell Games, is an innovative asymmetrical multiplayer title that offers a fresh spin on stealth and strategy gameplay.”
    • “This core mechanic creates a high-stakes psychological experience where observation and subtlety are key, making every match unpredictable and thrilling.”
    • “The forest setting is lush and expansive enough to encourage strategic hiding and movement, further enriching the gameplay experience.”
    • “Some players have noted that the game could benefit from additional maps and gameplay modes to extend its replayability and keep the experience feeling fresh over time.”
    • “There hasn't been any updates, no bug fixes, no gameplay fixes.”
    • “The game is really fun, honestly, but it gets a bit repetitive after a while and is pretty janky. It is currently in early stages, so further updates are expected.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming, stylized cartoon-like aesthetic that complements its playful and suspenseful tone, with well-designed maps and approachable visuals. While some users praise the art style for enhancing the mood, others find the graphics outdated and note visual bugs, reflecting its early development stage. Overall, the graphics effectively support the game's fun, social deception gameplay despite not being cutting-edge.

    • “Visually, Hoofobia embraces a stylized, cartoon-like aesthetic that complements its playful yet suspenseful tone.”
    • “The anthropomorphic deer and forest environments are designed with a charming, approachable art style that balances whimsy and immersion.”
    • “The visuals help keep the mood light despite the tense gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the humorous scenarios that arise from the deception and trickery inherent in the game.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, and nothing special.”
    • “The game is pretty janky and not a triple-A title with advanced graphics or jaw-dropping gameplay.”
    • “The visuals are basic and lack refinement, reflecting the early development stage of the game.”

  • stability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is consistently described as buggy, with frequent glitches impacting the experience, though some players find it still enjoyable and improving with updates. Stability issues remain a notable drawback, leading to mixed feelings about playability and value.

    • “Super buggy but lots of fun, sadly only 4 players when it definitely needs up to 8 at least.”
    • “Feel like this was a waste of money. Told my friends I'd buy this for them once things got updated, but the game is still buggy and still has issues.”
    • “This game is so buggy and not fun at all!”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game lacks a story, focusing instead on fun gameplay, which may become repetitive and janky, but offers an enjoyable experience, especially with friends.

    • “No story.”
    • “The game is fun but the storyline is not advanced or immersive.”
    • “The game is in early stages and lacks a compelling or deep storyline.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through its varied tactical game modes like imposter hunt, stay close, and hit & run, though some players feel adding more maps and modes could further enhance long-term freshness.

    • “Several game modes (imposter hunt, stay close, hit & run) offer tactical variety and solid replayability.”
    • “However, some players have noted that the game could benefit from additional maps and gameplay modes to extend its replayability and keep the experience feeling fresh over time.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game engaging and rewarding, often enjoying it with friends, though it can be demanding enough to feel like you need a lot of time or a "second life" to fully commit.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing even modern hardware to struggle with performance. Numerous aspects are broken, further impacting the overall experience.

    • “Many aspects of the game are broken, and it's so poorly optimized that modern hardware struggles with it.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a dark setting that adds to the mood, though some users feel the flashlight mechanic is unnecessary.

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Hoofobia is a survival shooter game with comedy theme. Common tags for Hoofobia include first-person, dark humor, nature, third person, early access and others.

Hoofobia is available on PC and Windows.

Hoofobia was released on February 23, 2024.

Hoofobia was developed by Deathyell Games.

Hoofobia has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hoofobia for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Hoofobia is a multiplayer game.