HOUND

About

Hound is not a game in a conservative way, but a powerful engine, you can play - a system that can create a new unique world for you to shape and conquer.

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Play Modes

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

34%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fascinating concept that offers potential for creativity and experimentation.
Players can experience a deep and complex simulation that challenges their understanding of AI and evolution mechanics.
The visual aesthetic and minimal soundtrack contribute to an intriguing atmosphere, making it an interesting experience for those willing to invest time.

The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to understand and navigate, leading to frustration for players.
The game lacks a proper tutorial or guidance, leaving players confused about how to progress or what actions to take.
There are significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and performance problems, which hinder the overall experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a visually appealing Y2K sci-fi art style, but they suffer from significant clarity issues and performance problems, running poorly even on high-end hardware. Users report that the wireframe graphics are overly demanding, leading to low frame rates and a perception of hardware failure. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated, the execution is marred by technical shortcomings.
- “The Y2K sci-fi art style is captivating and unique.”
- “The music is good, and I like the feel of the graphics.”
- “The visual aesthetic is appealing, adding to the overall experience.”
- “Good visual aesthetic to them, but their lack of basic clarity is problematic.”
- “It uses way too much processor and memory for the wireframe graphics.”
- “It runs at 10 fps on a new gaming PC and the graphics literally look like your video card is dying.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of clarity and direction, with some users comparing it unfavorably to Spore, describing it as an abstract work in progress that feels unrefined and difficult to control. Additionally, while there are evolution mechanics reminiscent of Karl Sims, the overall gameplay flow fails to engage players effectively.
- “The Karl Sims-esque evolution mechanics are fascinating and add depth to the gameplay.”
- “A basic rule of video game design is to encourage the main gameplay flow of a title.”
- “I was expecting something like Spore, but no... this is an abstract work in progress with controls that you manipulate like a 3-year-old child, resulting in no apparent gameplay.”
- “The Karl Sims-esque evolution mechanics are underwhelming.”
- “A basic rule of video game design is to encourage the main gameplay flow of a title, which this game fails to do.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is characterized as a minimal yet unnerving soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the appealing graphics.
- “Music is good, and I like the feel of the graphics.”
- “The minimal yet unnerving soundtrack.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its instability, with users likening it to a buggy and complicated program reminiscent of Windows 98, indicating significant technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game looks and feels like a very buggy and complicated Windows 98 program.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the developers didn't bother to test it on a variety of hardware.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express that the game evokes feelings of confusion and frustration, with one player noting it left them feeling more lost than when they began learning a complex software like 3D Max.
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving me feeling deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and made me reflect on my life.”
- “The emotional depth of this game is incredible; it made me laugh, cry, and feel a range of emotions I didn't expect.”