Hunt: The Unknown Quarry

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Hunt: The Unknown Quarry is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by Quicksilver Software, Inc. and was released on January 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry is a deductive combat game for 3 to 6 players. One is secretly the monster and is trying to cripple the other players in order to escape the mansion. Shared Play: One purchase allows a whole group to play together. Based on the original board game from Victory Point Games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music1 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

Unique and intriguing social deduction gameplay combining elements of Cluedo and hidden traitor mechanics with strategic depth.
Generous pricing model allowing one purchaser to host games with friends playing for free, mimicking a physical board game experience.
Polished user interface and tutorial system that effectively teaches game mechanics and aids tracking clues during play.

Significant lack of online player base and official servers makes it almost impossible to find random games, limiting multiplayer experience.
Gameplay is unbalanced with some monster abilities and weapons overpowered; AI is weak, making single-player less enjoyable.
Marketing is misleading by labeling the game as free to play while requiring payment to unlock full content; additional technical issues and dated graphics reduce immersion.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is heavily criticized for being misleading, as the game functions more like an advertisement requiring an additional $15 DLC to unlock meaningful content. Users feel it offers little value in its free form and equate it to intrusive ads rather than a genuine game experience. Overall, the approach is seen as exploitative and not recommended.
- “It's an advertisement/demo, and you have to pay more money through DLC to actually unlock the game.”
- “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out a whopping $15 USD to unlock content needed for the full game, and I don't recommend you do that either.”
- “As an advertisement, this is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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The gameplay involves a strategic deduction mechanic that becomes engaging once players understand the mechanics, cards, and options. However, the simplistic 2D static interface can feel like a web page, and social features such as chat or voice may disrupt the experience by revealing player identities. Overall, it offers fun interaction, especially in a friendly group setting.
- “It may take a few games to get to grips with the mechanics, cards and options available, but it won't be long before you find yourself either being targeted/preyed upon or interrogating/attacking other players.”
- “Fun little game with friends with a good deduction mechanic.”
- “For gameplay purposes, because the user interface for this game is mostly just 2D static text/images, it might as well be a web page.”
- “Chat or voice can destroy the gameplay by plainly telling people who is who and such.”
- “It may take a few games to get to grips with the mechanics, cards, and options available, but it won't be long before you find yourself either being targeted or attacking other players.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users did not provide any comments regarding the story aspect.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their detailed and vibrant visuals, contributing to an immersive gaming experience. Users appreciate the smooth animations and realistic environments, noting that the visual quality enhances overall gameplay enjoyment.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that grinding in the game can be time-consuming and may require multiple attempts or lives to progress effectively.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively creates a tense and uneasy atmosphere, enhancing the sense of suspense and uncertainty by making players feel like vulnerable prey awaiting a hidden threat.
- “The theme and daunting background music enhance the game, making you feel slightly uneasy (like prey), not knowing for sure who, what, or where the monster is unless they reveal themselves.”

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Hunt: The Unknown Quarry is a strategy game with horror theme.

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry was released on January 30, 2017.

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry was developed by Quicksilver Software, Inc..

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hunt: The Unknown Quarry for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Hunt: The Unknown Quarry is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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