- May 11, 2017
- Uri Games
The Hanged Man
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About
In "The Hanged Man" , you play as William Morton, a young boy who enters an abandoned building to find his missing mouse friend, Pop. This 2D horror-adventure game features exploration and action elements, with a wide range of violent expressions and multiple endings. Special additions in the Steam version include achievements and multi-language localization. This is the final installment in the Strange Man series.





- The Hanged Man offers a compelling and emotional story, tying together characters from previous games in the Strange Man series.
- The game features improved voice acting and a more engaging atmosphere compared to its predecessor, The Boogie Man.
- Puzzles are generally more logical and less frustrating, making for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from excessive backtracking and a lack of clear objectives, often leaving players wandering aimlessly.
- Some puzzles can be obscure and require a guide to solve, detracting from the overall experience.
- The voice acting, while improved, still has moments that can be jarring and may not appeal to all players.
- story81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story is generally praised for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, with many reviewers highlighting the interconnectedness of characters across the series. However, some players found the story progression to be illogical and frustrating, often requiring aimless exploration to trigger events. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling and features multiple endings, it can be hindered by occasional plot inconsistencies and random puzzle elements.
“The fact that the former protagonists (but not only them) reappear in each game and have an impact on the story is genuinely so cool and is probably my favorite thing about this series.”
“It's beautifully eerie and suspenseful with enough horror to keep you feeling uneasy throughout, and the story is simply fantastically written.”
“But the cherry on top for me was the story; while I was skeptical at the beginning if I'd like it, it took a moment to get me hooked when the story began to unfold with each new piece of information.”
“My biggest problem with the game is that the story progression is sometimes really illogical and counterintuitive.”
“The story is honestly so boring that I can't even recall anything else from that apart from the rat seeking and how all over the place it is.”
“I don't recommend this game since the plot doesn't make any sense.”