Howard Phillips Lovecar
- October 1, 2018
- Kurki Collective
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Reviews
- The game features an interesting art style and a fun Lovecraftian theme that appeals to fans of the genre.
- Gameplay can be mildly entertaining and offers a nostalgic arcade feel reminiscent of older browser games.
- Despite its simplicity, the game has potential for further development and can provide a brief distraction.
- Controls are clunky and unpolished, making the driving experience frustrating.
- The game lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay that wears thin quickly.
- Audio issues, including poor sound balancing and the absence of music, detract from the overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics feature an interesting art style that some players appreciate, though opinions are mixed regarding its execution and overall appeal. While the visuals are distinctive, the color palette and artwork have been criticized for lacking depth, leading to a divided reception among users.
“The graphics use an interesting art style, which may or may not fit your own taste.”
“Interesting art style.”
“Cool art style and idea.”
“Despite the price point and distinctive visuals, I think it's held back from being worth the time playing it.”
“The artwork is not really interesting; the color palette leaves something to be desired.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Howard Phillips Lovecar is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging mechanics and the sense of improvement with each playthrough. However, some note a lack of variety and depth, suggesting it may not appeal to those seeking a more complex experience. Overall, it offers a decent experience for its price, particularly for fans of the genre.
“I bought it only for the name, but the gameplay is pretty great too.”
“Howard Phillips Lovecar is one of those games where you can feel yourself getting better at it every time you play it, and there's a lot of nuance in its controls and the way the different mechanics interact with one another.”
“Decent game for the price, but don't expect variety or deep game mechanics.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant disappointment with the music aspect of the game, highlighting the absence of music despite adjustable volume settings. Users describe the overall audio experience as poor, emphasizing the lack of any musical elements.
“Furthermore, there is no music despite there being a very deliberate music volume level in settings.”
“Furthermore, there is no music despite there being a very deliberate music volume level in settings.”
“Bad audio overall (also no music?!).”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and immersive environment, enhanced by cultist yells and a washed-out color palette, which intensifies during moments of damage. While the art may come off as amateurish, it effectively contributes to the overall eerie ambiance, supported by convincing sound design.
“The atmosphere, with cultist yells and a washed-out color palette, especially when you've taken some damage and the darkness closes in, adds depth to a surprisingly tactical arcade shooter.”
“The atmosphere, with cultist yells and a washed-out color palette, especially when you've taken some damage and the darkness closes in, adds to the atmosphere of a surprisingly tactical arcade shooter.”
“The art is weird, maybe amateurish, but still appreciable as the atmosphere is dark enough and the sound is convincing as well.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization for 5.1 speaker systems is lacking, with users reporting an unbalanced sound distribution that feels disorganized and inconsistent across the speakers.
“Not optimized for 5.1 speakers; the sound is not balanced among the speakers and seems to come out haphazardly.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as both amusing and gory, blending comedic elements with graphic violence to create a unique and entertaining experience.
“The humor is both clever and absurd, making every moment a delightful surprise.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
“The game balances dark humor with lighthearted moments perfectly, keeping me entertained throughout.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features strong and compelling characters with a dark tone, though the backstory is noted as needing improvement.
“The backstory could use some work, but the characters overall are really good and dark.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character motivations are often unclear, leading to confusion about their actions.”
