Project Hastur

PROJECT HASTUR creates a unique challenge by combining elements of 3D tower defense and real-time strategy with biological evolution. Fight against alien Proteans that evolve - using biologically accurate models of evolution - to overcome the player’s defenses. Each creature you will face has its own unique genome controlling its abilities, behaviors, and appearance. Those that make it the furth…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique adaptive AI that evolves based on player strategies, providing a challenging experience.
Graphics are sharp and the background music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and show a passion for creating quality games.

The options menu is non-functional, preventing players from adjusting settings like resolution and audio.
There are occasional bugs, including issues with the campaign mode not starting and some creeps getting jammed.
Controls can be imprecise, making it difficult to target specific spots during gameplay.

graphics
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their sharpness and quality, enhancing the overall experience, especially for dedicated tower defense fans. However, some users noted minor graphical glitches in the menu screens and issues with changing graphic options. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, complementing its atmosphere effectively.
- “For hardcore tower defense lovers, this is darn good, with nice graphics to go with it.”
- “Graphics are sharp, and this is a game well worth the price.”
- “The graphics are very good, and the music fits well with the atmosphere.”
- “Some graphical glitches on the menu screens as well, but not during gameplay.”
- “Changing any graphic option does not work.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its simplicity and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during battles. However, there are reports of issues with changing audio settings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Nice zoom in to battle, simple and great background music that gets you into the spirit of the game.”
- “The graphics are very good, and the music fits well with the atmosphere.”
- “Changing audio settings (music, master, etc.) does not work.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story involves strategic gameplay where players must navigate challenging missions, often facing initial failures due to uncertainty about enemy paths. The presence of seemingly reckless human characters adds an element of unpredictability, enhancing the overall tension and engagement in the narrative.
- “The protection in some missions of seemingly suicidal humans really keeps you on your toes.”
- “You have to think your way through - you will generally fail on the first run on each mission as you will be unsure of the precise attack paths of the creeps.”
- “No gameplay issues apart from some creeps occasionally getting jammed up and therefore delaying the next mission phase - can normally be sorted out by an airstrike or robot.”
- “The story is disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving little emotional investment in their fates.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and predictable, diminishing the overall impact of the narrative.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits some stability issues, particularly on Linux, with occasional bugs and graphical glitches in the menu screens, though gameplay remains largely unaffected.
- “A little buggy on Linux.”
- “Some graphical glitches on the menu screens as well, but not during gameplay.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is smooth with minimal issues, though some players have noted that certain creeps can occasionally get stuck, causing delays in mission progression. These issues can typically be resolved with an airstrike or robot intervention.
- “No gameplay issues apart from some creeps occasionally getting jammed up, which can delay the next mission phase. This can usually be resolved with an airstrike or robot.”
- “No gameplay issues apart from some creeps occasionally getting jammed up, which delays the next mission phase. This can usually be sorted out by an airstrike or robot.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by impressive graphics and a well-suited musical score, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the music perfectly complements the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”