Hotfix

About

Hotfix is a chromosome enriched solo indie game inspired by Minecraft and Enter the Gungeon. Create your own - near infinite - world full of randomly generated structures filled with guns and loot. Explore, build, and gather resources during the day and avoid robotic "dogs" powering up at night.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a unique blend of gameplay reminiscent of Minecraft and Terraria.
It has entertaining elements and a good amount of content, including combat, base building, and exploration.
Players find it enjoyable and humorous, with quirky features and a sense of discovery.

The game suffers from performance issues, lag, and lacks a proper tutorial or guidance for new players.
Many mechanics are unclear, and the crafting system is overly simplistic and frustrating.
The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to bugs and unbalanced gameplay.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting that the artwork aligns with the store page, while others criticized the quality as poor and in need of an overhaul. Additionally, the game features modern graphics and smooth controls, but lacks essential options and robust controller support.
- “Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
- “The graphics are bad; it needs an overhaul on the controller support and lacks basic options.”
- “The artwork matches the store page.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its lightheartedness and comedic elements, despite some frustrations with the game's difficulty. Many find it enjoyable and entertaining, highlighting the abundance of humorous items and situations that contribute to a fun gaming experience.
- “This game is worth it; it's funny and easy to play. I'm already at the top, so play and have some fun.”
- “Funny, loads of items; it's just sooo good.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from performance issues, particularly when players accumulate resources and weapons, leading to noticeable stuttering even on high-end hardware. Additionally, a tutorial or guide is recommended to clarify some basic mechanics that are not sufficiently explained.
- “Sorry, this game needs a performance improvement, and a small tutorial or guide would be great because some basic mechanics are not clear enough.”
- “At this point in time, I'm filled with resources and guns (so much that the game is stuttering, and I have a Ryzen 9 + 2080 Super).”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, but players note a need for performance improvements and clearer tutorials, as some basic mechanics are not well explained. While there are some crude jokes, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “I really enjoy the general gameplay, despite some crude jokes here and there.”
- “This game needs a performance improvement, and a small tutorial or guide would be great because some basic mechanics are not clear enough.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks a clear narrative or tutorial, leaving players to navigate and learn the mechanics independently.
- “It doesn't provide any story or tutorial, so you're left to figure everything out on your own.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and the plot twists are predictable and uninspired.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally considered unstable, with users reporting numerous bugs and balance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “This is an okay free game, but it's a buggy, unbalanced mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”