The Equinox Hunt

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In "The Equinox Hunt" , you play as the prey in a brutal, centuries-old hunt, trying to evade various specialized factions of hunters while navigating the treacherous forest. True stealth is essential as you attempt to escape and uncover the mystery behind the cultists and their ritual. Permadeath adds an extra layer of tension to this atmospheric first-person survival horror game.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Engaging stealth mechanics and a well-designed atmosphere that keeps players feeling hunted and vulnerable.
Interesting story and world-building elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
Good level design with distinct environments and a variety of challenges, allowing for creative problem-solving.

Gameplay bugs and optimization issues that can detract from the overall experience.
Lack of music and cutscenes, which can break immersion and make the story feel poorly presented.
AI can be unresponsive and the game may feel too easy at times, reducing the tension and challenge.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The gameplay is generally praised for its easy-to-understand mechanics and polished design, particularly the stealth elements, which many players find engaging. However, some users report gameplay bugs and clunky interactions, such as with guard traps, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a solid foundation, improvements in controls and bug fixes could enhance its replayability and overall enjoyment.
- “Loving the stealth mechanics and general gameplay details.”
- “Overall it's worth the $12 in the current state; although if the current problems were fixed and the game had a bit more replayability, I could easily see it as an $18-20 game, the level design and gameplay are already great.”
- “An excellent stealth game with a lot of mechanics that are really well explained and presented in the first level.”
- “Gameplay bugs in several parts of the game.”
- “The gameplay is really polished, although making guards go in bear traps is really clunky if you do that by making the guard chase you.”
- “Stealth mechanics are taking some getting used to, but they're pretty decent.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The game's story is generally regarded as interesting and immersive, with strong world-building and character backgrounds, though some players feel it lacks structure and is poorly presented, relying heavily on text rather than cutscenes. While many appreciate the depth of the narrative, others criticize the overwhelming amount of information and the absence of a clear introductory context, suggesting it may not satisfy those seeking a more traditional storytelling experience. Overall, the story is a highlight for some, but its delivery leaves room for improvement.
- “This is a less difficult stealth game than I thought it would be, but the story and world-building you find along the way (through notes, newspaper cuttings, letters) more than makes up for that.”
- “An awesome game, I had a lot of fun playing it. 10/10, I recommend it to everyone if you are into short story games.”
- “Interesting plot and cool thing you get some background for each character and a bit different starting stats.”
- “The story is badly presented; no intro cutscene explaining why you are there, and all the story notes just have too much in them. It almost feels like the game has no story. If you want a game with a nice story, this is not for you.”
- “- Badly presented story; no cutscenes except for the end.”
- “It was a nice game, with a decent story and nice immersion, yet it is lacking some elements.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive audio and visual design, creating a beautiful and immersive environment. While some players noted a learning curve with the controls, they appreciated the exploration elements and the clarity of the UI in enhancing the experience. However, the absence of voice acting was mentioned as a notable drawback.
- “The atmosphere and sound design are on point, and the UI makes it clear where enemies can be seen without compromising the top-down perspective.”
- “Well designed, very atmospheric, and very beautiful environment!”
- “The atmosphere is great audio and visual wise, but one really important note, the game has no voice acting.”
- “It took a while to get into the atmosphere, and I had to get used to the controls, but I liked the exploration bits a lot!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game features no in-game music, relying solely on menu music, which some players find lacking. However, the sound effects are noted to be effective in enhancing engagement and creating a tense atmosphere.
- “It definitely keeps you engaged and scared with solid sound effects, music, and smart AI.”
- “There is no music in-game, just the menu music.”
- “There is no music in-game, just the menu music.”
- “The game definitely keeps you engaged and scared with solid sound effects, but the music is lacking.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The graphics are considered adequate for a roguelike stealth survival game, though they are described as rough and in need of more polish, indicating that while they serve their purpose, they lack the refinement seen in higher-budget titles.
- “The graphics seem to be adequate enough for the type of game that it is, specifically a roguelike stealth survival game.”
- “The graphics are pretty rough; this isn't a blockbuster AAA game, but it does feel like it could use some more polish.”
- “The graphics are pretty rough; this isn't a blockbuster AAA game, but it definitely feels like it could use some more polish.”
- “The graphics seem to be adequate enough for the type of game that it is, which is a roguelike stealth survival game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being poorly executed, requiring a high-end rig to achieve even moderate performance, with users reporting excessive resource usage on capable hardware.
- “Badly optimized; to run the game a bit above 60 fps, it uses 80% of my GTX 1070 Ti.”
- “The optimization has been done really poorly. If you don't have a medium to high-end rig, you can't run it, which is really frustrating.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when attempting to complete all achievements, leading to a sense of fatigue over time.
- “I've played the game a lot in alpha, beta, as well as release. I've tried going for all the achievements, but it became too tedious after a while.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players feel that while the game is currently worth its price, enhancing its replayability could significantly increase its value. The existing level design and gameplay are praised, but improvements in replayability are seen as essential for justifying a higher price point.
- “Overall, it's worth the $12 in its current state. Although if the current problems were fixed and the game had a bit more replayability, I could easily see it as an $18-20 game. The level design and gameplay are already great.”
- “Overall, it's worth the $12 in its current state; however, if the current problems were fixed and the game had a bit more replayability, I could easily see it as an $18-20 game. The level design and gameplay are already great.”