Survival & Horror: Hangman's Rope
- August 21, 2023
- Honor Games
Get on Steam"Hangman's Rope" is a challenging survival-horror game set in a cursed Wild West town. Explore a vast non-linear location, fight ghosts, solve puzzles, and uncover the town's dark secrets. This game is not for the faint of heart, as it offers a difficult gameplay experience and a haunting atmosphere.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and visuals, creating an engaging horror experience.
- Some players appreciate the unique features, like the use of light and the western setting.
- The game is short, which some adults find appealing due to limited gaming time.
- The gameplay is plagued by poor movement mechanics and a lack of aiming precision, making combat frustrating.
- Many players experienced crashes and bugs, significantly impacting their enjoyment of the game.
- The game lacks clear objectives and guidance, leaving players confused about what to do next.
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive western setting, complemented by strong graphics, music, and sound design. Despite some technical issues and difficulty, many players find the atmospheric experience compelling enough to recommend the game. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a significant highlight, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
“Though this game has some issues, the cool western atmosphere in a ghost town was totally worth playing it.”
“Atmosphere is really great.”
“Considering the really good atmosphere, the music and sounds, and my enthusiasm for the far west universe and its gun sliders, I keep my thumb up.”
“Wanted to love it because of the premise, graphics, and atmosphere, but between the difficulty and crashes, couldn't get through more than half an hour.”
“Otherwise the atmosphere is there and the game is solid.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered interesting, particularly after the introductory phase, though some reviewers note that it remains basic in structure. Overall, it effectively fulfills its purpose within the game.
“It has an interesting story (at least as far as I got past the intro).”
“Story is basic but it does the job.”
“The story is basic but it does the job.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. However, technical issues such as crashes have hindered some players' experiences, preventing them from fully enjoying the visuals.
“The visuals are awesome and the horror music is on point.”
“Wanted to love it because of the premise, graphics, and atmosphere, but between the difficulty and crashes, couldn't get through more than half an hour.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, particularly in creating a horror ambiance that complements the visuals. Reviewers appreciate how the sound design contributes to the overall experience, especially for fans of the far west theme.
“The visuals are awesome and the horror music is on point.”
“Considering the really good atmosphere, the music and sounds, the fact that I am really enthusiastic about the Far West universe and its gun sliders, I keep the thumbs up.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience has been marred by frequent crashes, with one user reporting three crashes in under an hour while attempting basic navigation. Overall, the gameplay is described as frustrating and poorly executed, leading to a negative impression.
“I've had 3 crashes in less than an hour of gameplay, and I haven't really done anything other than run around and try to remember where the crosshairs should be on this jank-ass garbage.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting that while the visuals are acceptable, performance issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
“It doesn't look too bad, but the optimization is horrible.”
