Hypnosis

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

Unique and weirdly enjoyable story with surreal and humorous plot twists that engage players who appreciate campy and strange narratives.
Creative and vibrant art style with diverse dreamscape environments that enhance the immersive experience.
Simple and accessible gameplay with easy puzzles and an entertaining blend of point-and-click adventure and light RPG elements, suitable for casual players.

Main storyline and characters can be considered clichéd or stereotypical, with some players finding the plot nonsensical or less interesting compared to the unique dreamscapes.
Puzzles and battles are overly simple and may lack challenge, making the game feel too easy for more experienced players.
Technical issues such as problems with achievements not syncing on Steam, save system bugs, and incompatibility with certain operating systems.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The story is wildly unpredictable and humorously absurd, starting with a simple mystery but quickly escalating into a chaotic, intergalactic romp that many find entertaining and unique. While the plot can feel nonsensical and less compelling than the characters, its eccentricity and originality are praised, making it a standout aspect despite some criticisms of basic writing and pacing. Overall, the narrative is appreciated more for its entertainment value and quirky twists than for traditional storytelling.
- “The ridiculousness of the plot builds and builds until the finale, which I am absolutely not going to spoil because it had me sitting here screeching with laughter at 4 am so hard I thought I was going to pass out and pee myself at the same time.”
- “This game is a true gem that can hardly be compared to the other, so often boring and inexpressive games of the same genre, as this one offers more than just point-and-click adventure, it offers truly entertaining story and amazing attention to the details.”
- “Oh my god the plot of this thing starts off by dropping off the rails and continues to careen around wildly until it soars off into space and transcends our weak bond of gravity.”
- “The problem is that the plot gets old quickly and the save system is wonky.”
- “The story was also pretty much nonsensical as well.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a unique blend of gentle and quirky humor that creates a laid-back, entertaining atmosphere, often inducing genuine laughter. While the humor may sometimes feel intentionally or unintentionally funny, it effectively adds charm despite the main gameplay being rather easy.
- “My face hurts from laughing at this game.”
- “A little too easy, but worth it for the dreamscapes, gentle humor, and laid-back strangeness that permeates everything.”
- “I am still trying to figure out whether the game is intentionally funny, or unintentionally so, but either way, just like Ed Wood's B-movie classic, Plan 9 from Outer Space, this game features all your favourite celebrities (without their permission) and allows you to dive into their dreams through the power of hypnosis.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and humorous but leans toward being too easy, which may limit long-term engagement. The puzzles are simple yet well-integrated, complementing the overall experience effectively.
- “The puzzles are fairly simple, but they fit the gameplay perfectly.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality and charming art style, with the diverse and shifting level themes adding significant visual appeal and enhancing player engagement.
- “The graphics are surprisingly good, while the constant shift in level theme and art style provides much entertainment.”
- “The lovely art style and themes of each world alone make Hypnosis stand out, while making you want to continue playing.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The music features upbeat, Badalamenti-inspired tunes that effectively set a quirky and enjoyable tone for the casual adventure.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is generally not tedious and is presented with a unique Eastern European charm, making the experience more engaging compared to similar titles.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth and stable performance, with no crashes, bugs, or awkward translations, contributing to its overall charm.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering players strong incentives to play multiple times.
- “This game has a lot of replay value.”