Hourglass: Prologue

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Hourglass: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by Cyberwave and was released on August 10, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Hourglass: Prologue is a puzzle-adventure game set in an ancient Egypt where advanced technology defies traditional beliefs. Players explore mysterious temples and use a unique ability to record and replay their actions as time-clones, solving intricate puzzles. Uncover hidden technologies and unravel secrets that bridge worlds beyond imagination.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The demo features beautiful graphics and a lovely atmosphere, creating an enjoyable experience.
The puzzle mechanics are interesting and well-executed, providing a good balance of challenge.
Many players are excited for the full release, indicating strong potential for the game.

The game is primarily a demo and lacks a sense of completion or progress, which may disappoint some players.
Some reviewers noted that the game feels unoriginal and lacks individual charm, resembling other titles too closely.
There are concerns about the misleading presentation of the demo as a full game, which could confuse players.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a simple yet colorful and pleasant aesthetic, creating a beautiful atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the unique art style, which complements the puzzles, even if the puzzles themselves are considered average. Overall, the visuals are well-executed and contribute positively to the game's ambiance.
- “Amazing puzzle game with great and sort of unique graphics and beautiful music with vibes from Portal and The Talos Principle.”
- “The art style is really beautiful and creates a nice atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful graphics and interesting puzzles.”
- “The graphics look very simple but colorful and pleasant enough.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game "Hourglass" has been criticized for initially being misrepresented as a full game rather than a demo or advertisement, which misled users and occupied valuable marketing space on Steam. This misleading practice was deemed harmful, but the developer has since corrected the error by removing the advertisement from the platform.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
- “It's a common mistake when unfamiliar with Steam to launch demos/advertisements as full games on Steam instead of tagging them correctly as demos.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful art style and engaging puzzle design, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic that players are excited to experience further in the full release.
- “The art style is really beautiful and creates a nice atmosphere.”
- “Just a very nice looking atmosphere with a nice puzzle design; I'm looking forward to the full release!”
- “I think the atmosphere and the style of it are well chosen.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and unique quality, drawing comparisons to the soundtracks of Portal and The Talos Principle. Reviewers appreciate how well the music complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Amazing puzzle game with great and sort of unique graphics and beautiful music with vibes from Portal and The Talos Principle.”
- “The music was beautiful, and the background was on point.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highlighted as a standout feature, with users praising it as impressive and engaging, suggesting that it has the potential to be even better once fully completed.
- “Especially with the story aspect to it, this can be a really cool game once it's finished!”
- “A very impressive game with a great storyline.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features intriguing puzzle mechanics that show potential for an engaging full game experience.
- “The puzzle mechanics are interesting and promising for the full game.”