Get on Steam"Hush" is a horror-themed action-adventure game where you help protagonist Ashlyn escape an eerie orphanage filled with her deepest fears, depicted in a unique 2D/3D cartoon style. Face and overcome your phobias to progress, using them as weapons against your foes, all while exploring a dark and suspenseful environment accompanied by an original soundtrack. The game features a fast-paced combat system, customizable controls, and gamepad support.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics and animations, especially in cutscenes, are beautiful and well-received.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to feedback, implementing improvements quickly, which has positively impacted the gameplay experience.
- The storyline has potential and can engage players, with some reviewers expressing hope for future developments.
- The combat mechanics are slow and frustrating, with long attack delays and issues with hit detection, making gameplay tedious.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the gameplay experience, including control issues and game-breaking errors.
- The game is perceived as short, with some players able to complete it in under half an hour, leading to concerns about its value.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor combat mechanics and numerous bugs that significantly hinder the experience, such as losing essential abilities and frustrating dialogue interactions. While the graphics are decent, they do not compensate for the tedious gameplay and control issues, leading to a consensus that substantial improvements are needed before future content is released.
“The gameplay graphics were okay, but there's nothing I would call out and say 'that sucked'.”
“Gameplay/controls: difficult.”
“I'm aware the game will continue later on (please do not charge money for the next part...), but I think the gameplay needs severe work and the story needs to develop more.”
“The combat is probably the worst aspect of this game; the mechanics are just... off.”
“There are also a few bugs that are pretty serious to the gameplay, like losing the ability to dodge roll and running around in the darkness as you would normally in the light (you are supposed to be slowed in the dark). Leaving the game via alt + tab glitches it to the point where you have to exit to be able to play again, and if you accidentally talk to someone while running away from a monster, it kills you because you have to finish the dialogue before you can even move again.”
“In conclusion, the atmosphere created by the great graphics is completely smothered by the tedious gameplay and many bugs.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of the game shows promise and engages players with its intriguing premise, but suffers from a lack of progression and brevity, with some players noting it can be completed in under half an hour. While the concept is enjoyable and the graphics are decent, there is a consensus that the narrative requires further development and refinement to fully realize its potential. Overall, the storyline has been rated around 7/10 by users.
“The storyline and the idea of this game are fun and the graphics are decent.”
“I'm aware the game will continue later on, but I think the gameplay needs severe work and the story needs to develop more.”
“I was very hooked on what was going on and why things were happening the way they were, but there was no progression to the story.”
“Also, the game was so short... if I evaded all monsters and progressed through the story, it honestly could be finished in half an hour, if not less.”
“I'm aware the game will continue later on (please do not charge money for the next part...), but I think the gameplay needs severe work and the story needs to develop more.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful animations and cutscenes, contributing to a strong atmosphere. However, some players feel that the overall experience is diminished by tedious gameplay and bugs, leading to a mixed reception, with an average rating of around 6/10.
“Graphics: I loved the animations, especially the cutscenes; it was beautiful!”
“The storyline and the idea of this game are fun, and the graphics are decent.”
“Graphics: 6/10”
“The gameplay graphics were okay, but there's nothing I would call out and say 'that sucked'.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including serious gameplay-affecting bugs such as losing the ability to dodge roll, unintended movement in darkness, and glitches triggered by alt-tabbing. Players have reported frustrating instances where dialogue interrupts can lead to unavoidable deaths, and inconsistent health mechanics contribute to a lack of reliability in gameplay. Overall, the stability of the game is notably problematic, with a high frequency of bugs and glitches impacting the experience.
“There are also a few bugs that are pretty serious to the gameplay, like losing the ability to dodge roll and running around in the darkness as you would normally in the light (you are supposed to be slowed in the dark). Leaving the game via alt + tab glitches the game to the point where you have to exit it to be able to play it again, and if you happen to accidentally talk to someone while running away from a monster, it kills you because you have to finish the dialogue before you can even move again.”
“It happened to me a few times that even though I still had a 'full life' (2 hits), I got hit once and died right away. When I die, I see the girl shaking in a buggy way, by the way; might want to look into the animation there.”
“Bugs/glitches: 9/10”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is visually impressive due to its great graphics; however, this is undermined by tedious gameplay and numerous bugs, detracting from the overall experience.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often overshadowing the impressive graphics and overall atmosphere. Additionally, the presence of numerous bugs further detracts from the experience, making the grinding feel even more burdensome.
“The atmosphere created by the great graphics is completely smothered by the tedious gameplay and numerous bugs.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that offered little reward, which made the experience frustrating.”
