Project H

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Project H is a horror escape room game. Solve various puzzles while being haunted by a spirit that would prefer you not to leave.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

A fun and simple pixel horror game that can be completed in about 10-20 minutes.
The game features interesting puzzles and a spooky atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
It's a free game that offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

The graphics can make it difficult to identify items, leading to a lot of random clicking.
The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and a deeper story.
There is a lack of sound effects and music, which could enhance the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic, pixelated art style that evokes a spooky atmosphere, though some players found it challenging to identify objects and understand gameplay due to the minimalism. While the visuals effectively convey suspense and contribute to the overall aesthetic, they can detract from the gaming experience by making item interactions unclear. Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some appreciating the unique style while others felt it hindered gameplay clarity.
- “The gigantic pixel art style makes this a spooky fun game instead of 'yet another game I'll have to stop playing now, because I'm much too scared and not enjoying it at all.'”
- “This was a great game, I'm still amazed at how well they were able to convey suspense with such a simple art style.”
- “I love the art style and the puzzles are quite good.”
- “Very simple graphics and point and click gameplay.”
- “Very minimalistic, pixelated graphics, which in this case I did find to detract slightly, because it was impossible to tell what items I picked up, and what they were supposed to be used on.”
- “But the fact that graphics are very pixelated, items have no description whatsoever and there is no indication when you use the items, makes it so the game is mostly clicking around in hopes that something changes.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, often described as creepy and haunting, with attention to detail that enhances the experience. While some players find the atmosphere to be more unsettling than genuinely scary, the minimalist graphics and subtle environmental changes contribute to a compelling ambiance that keeps players intrigued. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature, effectively complementing its puzzle elements.
- “Has a nice creepy atmosphere.”
- “There is a surprising amount of detail, and while some changes are just atmospheric, they're still really cool (plants wilting, paintings changing, etc).”
- “Beautifully atmospheric in its simplicity.”
- “Project H is a free, tiny escape room game with minimalist graphics and a vaguely haunting atmosphere that left me hoping for more.”
- “The game isn't very scary; it's just the atmosphere that makes it feel scary.”
- “Slightly creepy; however, I would say that the phone ringing became more irritating after the first time rather than adding to the creepy atmosphere.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Reviewers express a desire for a more developed story in the game, noting that its current narrative feels lacking and random. Many feel that a richer storyline or more complex puzzles would enhance the overall experience, as the game is perceived as too short and in need of additional narrative depth.
- “The game play and story are well integrated.”
- “An improvement would be a more developed story.”
- “I feel like this needs something extra, like a story or slightly more complex puzzles.”
- “I feel like this needs something extra, like a more developed story or slightly more complex puzzles.”
- “An improvement would be a more engaging story.”
- “But it is very short, and I want a little more story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game received criticism for the complete absence of music and sound effects, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, the simplistic and unclear visual design made it difficult for players to identify objects, further diminishing the impact of any potential musical elements.
- “Also, not only was there no music, there were no sound effects.”
- “I might have had an easier time if the objects were identifiable, but the pixels were so large that the music box just looked like a black square, and I thought the podium was a dumbbell.”
- “The environment could have been more detailed instead of using only one big square for showing a music box and other elements.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by simple graphics and a point-and-click mechanic, which some players find appealing due to its unique style. However, there are concerns that the toned-down visuals may hinder gameplay comprehension. Overall, the gameplay is appreciated for its cool aesthetic, despite some clarity issues.
- “This game has a really cool style, and I like it because of the gameplay.”
- “I only wish that in toning down the scariness of the visuals, it didn't hinder my ability to understand gameplay quite so much.”
- “Very simple graphics and point-and-click gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, often leading to enjoyable and laughter-filled experiences throughout the short gameplay.
- “I enjoyed my time playing this short game and laughing a lot.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios throughout the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers limited replayability, but players still find it to be an enjoyable experience.
- “Not much replayability, but still a fun experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively, as it is a free indie title that does not incorporate any monetization strategies.
- “I would say it's quite good for a free indie game with no monetization.”