Project Hastur

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Project Hastur is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Polymorphic Games and was released on May 23, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique adaptive AI that evolves based on player strategies, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
Graphics are sharp and the background music enhances the overall atmosphere, making the game enjoyable to play.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and show passion for their work, which adds to the game's appeal.

The options menu is non-functional, preventing players from changing settings like resolution and audio.
There are significant bugs, particularly on Linux, including crashes and gameplay features that do not work as intended.
Some players have reported issues with targeting and unclear enemy paths, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their sharpness and quality, enhancing the overall experience, especially for dedicated tower defense fans. However, some users reported minor graphical glitches on the menu screens and noted that changing graphic options does not function as intended. 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.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its simplicity and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, effectively immersing players in the experience. However, there are reported issues with the audio settings, particularly the functionality of changing music and master volume.
- “Nice zoom in to battle, simple and great background music that gets you into the spirit of the game.”
- “Graphics are very good and the music fits well with the atmosphere.”
- “Changing audio (music, master, etc.) does not work.”
- “Changing audio (music, master, etc.) does not work.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is engaging and challenges players to strategize, as they often face initial failures due to uncertainty about enemy paths. The presence of seemingly suicidal humans adds an element of unpredictability, enhancing the overall tension and excitement of the missions.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly on Linux, with users reporting minor bugs and graphical glitches in the menu screens, though gameplay remains unaffected.
- “A little buggy on Linux.”
- “Some graphical glitches on the menu screens as well, but not during gameplay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the gameplay is smooth with minimal issues, though some players have noted that creeps can occasionally get stuck, causing delays in mission progression. These situations can typically be resolved using an airstrike or robot intervention.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the graphics are impressive and the music complements the overall experience effectively.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the music perfectly complements the atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are impressive, and the soundtrack enhances the overall ambiance.”