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Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest

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78%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
optimization, stability
78% User Score Based on 94 reviews

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Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest is a single player action game. It was developed by Street Art Studios and was released on May 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Stranded in the depths of an eerie forest after your car breaks down, you set out in search of help. But as you navigate the darkness, an unseen presence stalks you until it finally strikes. The adventure begins. Tales from Hoia Baciu Forest is a mini-game that will start a new series! Tales From Hoia Baciu is a first-person horror game free to play. Start an adventure Start an adventu…

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a creepy atmosphere and engaging narrative that keeps players immersed and on edge.
  • Graphics and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall horror experience.
  • As a free indie game, it offers good scares and is recommended for fans of the horror genre.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Navigation can be confusing due to unclear objectives and the presence of invisible walls.
  • Some players found the controls and gameplay mechanics to be poorly designed, affecting the overall experience.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as eerie and folklore-inspired, creating a creepy atmosphere that keeps players engaged, though opinions vary on its execution. While some appreciate the immersive and dark narrative, others find it confusing and lacking depth, with technical issues affecting the storytelling experience. Overall, the game is seen as a decent effort for a solo project, with potential for improvement in writing and plot coherence.

    • “I enjoyed the eerie story and the creepy vibe in the forest.”
    • “The forest feels creepy and mysterious in the best way, and the folklore-inspired story kept me curious the whole time.”
    • “The quality is admirable and the story is well done.”
    • “Story 5/10 (could be better but I understand it was a project so nothing serious was done just to test from what I've heard, but still I have to be honest)”
    • “I wouldn't say perfect, but decent for one guy making a horror game. The story is decent; sadly, it is a bit confusing and not in an Amnesia kind of way. It could make use of some better writing.”
    • “Also, the description of the game and the actual story don't even line up.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its compelling horror elements, effective tension, and engaging sound design, creating a spooky and immersive experience. Players appreciate the unique setting during the "blue hour" and the impactful use of camera movements and hallucinations to enhance the fear factor. However, some reviewers express a desire for more exploration opportunities and varied animations to further enrich the atmospheric experience.

    • “Tales from Hoia Baciu Forest offers a compelling horror experience with its atmospheric setting and engaging narrative.”
    • “Good atmosphere, and the sound design is also a highlight.”
    • “The atmosphere is what hooked me first.”
    • “The atmosphere nails the tension.”
    • “I would really like to see more notes or biblical verses to explain more of the lore of the game; I think that would also help enhance the atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise, with many users highlighting their beauty and immersive quality, often rating them 10/10. While some noted issues with character models and AI, the visual atmosphere and settings were generally considered impressive and engaging, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “A beautiful game with spectacular graphics, only the controls are poorly made.”
    • “Graphics 10/10”
    • “I loved the map, it has amazing graphics, the mountains were looking great, and the moon with the stars it's just beautiful!”
    • “Now let's not get me started on the graphics, as I just tried two other games that were totally lacking and was a bit pleased to see this one had some kind of setting interface.”
    • “The master volume does not stay and resets as you always go to the settings to mess with the graphics, etc...”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily exploration-based, featuring light puzzle elements and a narrative focus, which some players found engaging due to its Romanian setting. However, criticisms include clumsy level design, broken mechanics, frequent crashes, and frustrating survival elements, leading to a mixed reception despite the game's impressive graphics and intriguing story.

    • “Gameplay: exploration-based with light puzzle elements and narrative threads.”
    • “The gameplay was nice, and even better, it was about a forest in Romania (I'm Romanian).”
    • “I do recommend the game; it has amazing graphics, what seems to be a really interesting story, and some cool mechanics.”
    • “For the average player, this project will seem like a rather primitive set of free assets with clumsy level design and broken mechanics.”
    • “Game crashes a lot and has weird survival mechanics; I got punched to death by a skin man and couldn't do anything.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while performance is generally good, some users note issues with enemy AI that can be exploited due to poor optimization, allowing players to maneuver behind enemies without detection.

    • “Performance in the game is good.”
    • “The game features good optimization.”
    • “Poor optimization.”
    • “Due to the unoptimized AI of the enemy, you can load out of their line of sight and safely move behind their back.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of familiar tropes and unexpected moments, eliciting laughter through both intentional and unintentional comedic elements. While some find the humor effective and entertaining, others feel it relies on overused ideas, suggesting that a more original approach could enhance its comedic impact. Overall, the humor is a notable aspect, though opinions on its execution vary.

    • “It's not a bad idea in itself - even if the 'I'm sorry' note made me laugh - it's just a very tested and tried idea, and you'd have to bring something extraordinary to the table for it to stick.”
    • “This was not to do with the game being a quality one, but so poor I could not stop laughing.”
    • “Very cool game, I was really scared but it was funny, a review from someone from Cluj who was in Hoia Baciu and can confirm it's not haunted xdd.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its impressive designs, although some characters appear to be inspired by existing works. The immersive environment, particularly the forest setting, enhances the overall experience but does not significantly contribute to character growth.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every interaction feel meaningful and engaging.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users find the game's stability to be a mixed bag; while the short length may mitigate the impact of glitches, many still report it as being raw and buggy.

    • “The game is too raw and buggy.”
    • “It's short, but I think that really makes the glitches less impactful.”
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Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest is a action game.

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest is available on PC and Windows.

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest was released on May 18, 2025.

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest was developed by Street Art Studios.

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest is a single player game.

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