HORSE

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HORSE is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by cornthea and was released on October 31, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Horse is a short pixel horror game about a victimised man tormented by his recent past.

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique atmosphere and visuals that can be engaging for players who appreciate abstract storytelling.
It's free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a short, experimental experience.
The sound design is noted as a strong point, contributing to the overall creepy ambiance of the game.

Gameplay is largely non-interactive, consisting mainly of walking in circles with little to no meaningful events occurring.
The story is vague and confusing, leaving players unsure of what is happening or how to progress.
Audio levels are inconsistent, with some players reporting excessively loud sounds that detract from the experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The game's story is described as vague and abstract, leaving players confused and often frustrated. While some appreciate the visual storytelling and find it intriguing, many criticize the lack of clarity and coherence, resulting in a disjointed experience that feels more like a walking simulator than a narrative-driven game. Overall, the storytelling is polarizing, with some finding it mind-blowing and others deeming it nonsensical.
- “However, the story is good in my opinion, not too in your face and just abstract enough.”
- “Would recommend if you like visual storytelling.”
- “Nice mind-blowing story, approved.”
- “There's no story, nothing to do... just walk around for 15 minutes waiting for stuff to happen and then the game ends.”
- “Cheap jumpscares and no plot or reasoning behind what is being shown.”
- “The story was also extremely confusing.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of interactivity, primarily involving walking and observing without meaningful engagement. Many players find it tedious and unfulfilling, leading to frustration and even boredom. Overall, the gameplay experience is deemed poor and disappointing.
- “This is probably one of those games that confuses you with the story, gameplay, visuals, etc. to the point that you uninstall it.”
- “Don't play if you expect interactive gameplay; the only thing you do is walk and observe.”
- “The gameplay is based on staying in your room and waiting for things to happen.”
- “Sorry, but I start falling asleep after 5 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and art style, particularly the character designs, while others criticized the excessive blurring that obscured key elements, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the challenges of pixel art, the game's aesthetic was appreciated, though it left some players feeling confused by the combination of story and gameplay.
- “Love the visuals.”
- “Enjoyed the art style and concept.”
- “The 'horse' was great artwork, and I wished the character could have been used more.”
- “The blurring seems weird; you're trying to show something while keeping it hidden from us. Despite it being a game meant for people over 18, I was expecting a lot more rather than blurred out visuals.”
- “This is probably one of those games that confuses you with the story, gameplay, visuals, etc. to the point that you uninstall it.”
- “Graphics 2/2 (pixel art isn't easy to draw).”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the sound design and creepy imagery effective in creating tension, while others criticize the low visibility and confusing gameplay that detracts from the experience. Despite some amusing elements, many reviewers feel the overall horror atmosphere is lacking or poorly executed, leading to frustration rather than fear.
- “The sound design is my favorite part of this game; it's a huge part of the atmosphere and had me too scared to move.”
- “Creepy imagery, ear-splitting sounds, and subtle scene piece changes lead to the interesting atmosphere this game has, and for the low, low price of free, and a playtime of about 20 minutes, who could complain?”
- “Good atmosphere.”
- “Visibility is low to create atmosphere, but it instead makes the game hard to play and annoying.”
- “This game was terrible; there was nothing even remotely 'horror' about it. You just spend 20 minutes wall-hugging trying to get the next thing to happen. There's super unnecessary censorship; maybe it was meant to be artistic or something. I'm not sure the atmosphere basically doesn't exist, and the 'jump scares' are garbage. All that said, I found the calendar and little sculpture changing whenever I looked around to be somewhat amusing. 1.5/10.”
- “The atmosphere is alright, but figuring out how to play is confusing.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment, akin to needing a second life to keep up with the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the emotional aspect of the game lacking, as the initial gameplay focused more on controls than on engaging with the story, leading to a disconnection from the narrative experience.