The Hermit Chronicles

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The Hermit Chronicles is a single player simulation game. It was developed by WinterTent Studio and was released on June 16, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Hermit Chronicles is a 1st-person survival horror game set in a deep forest. Assuming the role of a hermit, you will have to get food, scout your neighborhood, and search for resources to make gear. But after the sun goes down, you'll have to survive for real...

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game creates a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps players engaged, especially during nighttime.
The graphics and sound design effectively immerse players in a beautiful forest environment, reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest.
There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, as it has a solid foundation and enjoyable survival mechanics.

The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features such as crafting, a tutorial, and a meaningful storyline.
Players experience significant technical issues, including FPS drops, unresponsive controls, and invisible walls.
There is a severe lack of content, with limited resources to gather and minimal gameplay variety, leading to a repetitive experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and immersive quality, contributing to a strong atmospheric experience. While some users note that the graphics are not overly demanding, they still enhance the overall enjoyment of the survival gameplay.
- “The game is like a forest game, a survival game with good graphics and not very demanding; I recommend it.”
- “Very beautiful graphics, good level of immersion.”
- “Good graphics, nice music.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its blend of meditative and tense elements, creating an engaging survival experience. While the graphics may be considered average, the overall atmospheric gameplay effectively immerses players in the environment.
- “The game combines meditativeness and tension, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
- “Great atmospheric game with decent graphics.”
- “Survival mechanics are my favorite; you gather resources to survive, resulting in very atmospheric gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it really enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game feeling fresh and engaging.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is currently incomplete, with users expressing frustration over the lack of a definitive timeline for when the storyline will be added.
- “The storyline is still incomplete, and nobody knows when it will be finished!”
- “The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the atmospheric gameplay and engaging survival mechanics, highlighting the resource management aspect as a key element that enhances their overall experience.
- “Survival mechanics are my favorite; you gather resources to survive, creating a very atmospheric gameplay experience. I think you can have a great time!”