Hunted: One Step Too Far

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Hunted: One Step Too Far is a single player casual shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by DK Productions and was released on September 2, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

You love to geocache. It's a good way to escape the daily life. You like doing it alone and at night. It has that special adrenaline rush. But what will you do, when you find out that you're not alone?

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

atmosphere10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere, with impressive sound design and music that enhances the horror experience.
Despite its limitations, the developer has shown effort in creating a unique story and engaging environments, making it one of the better titles made with the GameGuru engine.
The game offers a fresh approach to horror, avoiding cheap jump scares and instead focusing on building suspense and a creepy atmosphere.

The game suffers from long loading times and frequent crashes, which can significantly detract from the overall experience.
Many graphical issues and bugs, such as disjointed assets and glitches, hinder gameplay and immersion.
The gameplay is often described as a walking simulator with minimal interaction, leading to boredom and frustration for players seeking more engaging content.

atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of music, sound effects, and ambient elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance between a spooky, mysterious environment and a sense of isolation, contributing to a feeling of constant tension without relying on cheap jump scares. However, some noted that inconsistencies, such as notes not appearing, can detract from the otherwise strong atmospheric storytelling.
- “The atmosphere is perfect; the music, sound effects, and ambience were spot on.”
- “The 'tutorial-esque' area at the beginning was well done, and the atmosphere of being alone with nature, with only a primitive 'guide' of sorts to show you the way to safety was a great touch.”
- “Because it nails the perfect balance between a gloomy mystery and a dark horror atmosphere.”
- “The notes appearing sometimes just don't pop up, which kills the atmosphere and the story.”
- “The 'tutorial-esque' area at the beginning was well done, and the atmosphere of being alone with nature, with only a primitive 'guide' of sorts to show you the way to safety, was a great touch.”
- “It nails the perfect balance between a gloomy mystery and a dark horror atmosphere.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and engaging atmosphere, while others criticize its execution and coherence. While the narrative is described as having a solid foundation and intriguing elements, issues such as poor writing, plot holes, and a lack of cohesion detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players find the story compelling enough to maintain interest, particularly in the horror genre context.
- “This game has a great concept and a story that had great potential.”
- “The story was good enough to make me truly want to know what happens next.”
- “Nice story and a spooky atmosphere.”
- “Admittedly, some effort (not much) went into creating a backstory about how and why the GameGuru stock assets were dragged and dropped onto the map, but make no mistake, this is just another lazy GameGuru FPS construction kit asset flip... it has no value as a real game for gamers.”
- “The graphics still err on the ugly side (hey, it is GameGuru); the writing is only barely passable (I suspect we're still dealing with non-English speaking devs here); and the quality of the story and gameplay, while commendable by GameGuru standards, won't exactly be keeping the likes of Clive Barker or Red Barrels up at night.”
- “The plot and the way the story plays out don't feel cohesive or satisfying.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally criticized for being ugly and poorly optimized, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting performance, such as disjointed assets and screen artifacts. While some users found the graphics acceptable for the low price, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, highlighting a lack of customization options and significant technical issues. A few users did praise the graphics as excellent, but these opinions are in the minority.
- “Excellent graphics.”
- “The graphics are okay, so I will give it a thumbs up.”
- “Some people will like this game; it works fine and has a good price of £1.50.”
- “As with all GameGuru asset flips, resolution and controls are locked; there are no graphics tweaks or settings.”
- “It's very buggy - the loading screen is longer than a Civilization game (and you hit the loading screen a lot, each time between levels). Many of the graphical assets are disjointed (the rain in one scene falls behind the grass). If you alt-tab out of the loading screen, it crashes the game and you have to verify files to fix it or it won't work again. I had to manually adjust a config file to get the game to work at all in the beginning - to name a few.”
- “Ugly graphics, really bad performance, especially for this type of graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of commendable design and notable flaws, with a focus on suspenseful mechanics and a cleverly constructed world that feels larger than its actual size. While it offers a decent amount of gameplay and stability, it suffers from graphical issues and subpar writing, which may detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate unique mechanics like the 'ping' feature, though some bugs and a lack of depth in certain areas are present.
- “It has a lot of suspense to offer, the world is cleverly designed, it seems bigger than it is (and it is actually quite huge for its scope), it offers quite some gameplay (could be more, though) and a really solid stability.”
- “I enjoyed the 'ping' mechanic for getting closer to notes.”
- “No, 'effort' does not mean a single afternoon's slapping together of random assets, gameplay lasting barely five minutes, and a hastily cobbled-together store page on Steam.”
- “The graphics still err on the ugly side; the writing is only barely passable (I suspect we're still dealing with non-English speaking devs here); and the quality of the story and gameplay, while commendable by GameGuru standards, won't exactly be keeping the likes of Clive Barker or Red Barrels up at night.”
- “Asylums, crazed people with deranged motivations, and 'take your eyes off them and they move!' mechanics...”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its creepiness and intensity. The sound effects and ambient sounds complement the music well, creating an immersive experience that stands out, especially given the limitations of the game engine used. Overall, the music is considered amazing and a key element of the game's appeal.
- “The outdoor environments the developer created in this game, especially at the end, and the music he composed are nothing short of amazing, considering he was working with the GameGuru engine.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect; the music, sound effects, and ambience were spot on.”
- “The music and sound effects really make the game more intense.”
- “The music is creepy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting poor graphics and significant performance issues, particularly on specific hardware configurations. While a few players experienced only minor performance problems, the overall consensus highlights a need for improvement in this area.
- “The game runs smoothly on most systems, with only a few performance issues on certain machines.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game for various hardware configurations.”
- “Overall, the optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience across different platforms.”
- “Ugly graphics, really bad performance, especially for this level of graphics.”
- “There are a few performance issues on certain machines.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly highlighting the frustration of being forced to watch the credits without the option to skip them.
- “The final tedious act we are left with is being forced to watch the credits with no way to escape them.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore, draining the fun out of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, long loading times, and graphical glitches. Players have reported needing to manually adjust configuration files and save often due to the game's tendency to crash unexpectedly. Overall, the experience is marred by these persistent bugs.
- “It's very buggy - the loading screen is longer than a civilization game (and you hit the loading screen a lot, each time between levels). Many of the graphical assets are disjointed (the rain in one scene falls behind the grass). If you alt-tab out of the loading screen, it crashes the game and you have to verify files to fix it or it won't work again. I had to manually adjust a config file to get the game to work at all in the beginning - to name a few.”
- “Very buggy; it says 'save often' as the game will crash.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a short completion time of just three hours and is criticized for lacking any replay value, making it unlikely for players to return after finishing it.
- “This game only takes 3 hours to beat and it has absolutely no replay value at all.”