The Highrise
- November 29, 2023
- Studio Hatch Co., Ltd.
Get on Steam"The Highrise" is a horror-adventure game set in a mysterious high-rise building. You play as a hacker trying to uncover the truth behind the building's dark past. The game features puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and a eerie atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable stealth and survival experience, keeping players engaged with its tense atmosphere and various gameplay options.
- Many players have reported a stable experience with minimal bugs, praising the developers for their responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements.
- The game has a solid concept and potential for future content, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and polish, with some players expressing disappointment over its early access state and unfinished features.
- Multiplayer functionality is reportedly buggy and limited, leading to frustration for those hoping to play with friends.
- There are concerns about the game's future development, as the main developer is unable to continue working on it due to military service, leaving players uncertain about updates.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a fun and unique experience within the standard survival crafting genre, enhanced by mechanics like stealth and monster attraction based on player actions. While the game is still in early access and exhibits some rough design elements, the developers are actively addressing issues and incorporating player feedback, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere and engaging core mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the thrill factor and the immersive setting as they navigate through the game's environment.
“The general atmosphere and gameplay are wonderful.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a relatively standard survival crafting game with about as much polish as you would expect for a game in early access, with a few additions to the formula like the monsters being attracted to your stench and putting a lot more emphasis on staying quiet.”
“From a development perspective, the developers seem very on the ball; multiple patches have already addressed major issues, and they have started making changes to the gameplay based on feedback received.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing severe performance issues even on high-end PCs, while others report no major crashes and have found workarounds to improve stuttering. Many users emphasize that the game is still in a testing phase, suggesting that optimization may improve over time. Overall, the current state of optimization is considered "half-baked," with a lack of graphical settings to enhance performance.
“So I did not encounter any major crashes or performance issues during my 3-hour stream today of playing this game.”
“Half-baked optimization.”
“Severe performance issues even on high-end PCs, no graphical settings to help improve things.”
“Update: I was able to fix the game-breaking stuttering with some tricks; the devs saw how I fixed it and basically made the game use those same tricks to make the game playable.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, stability in the game is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches, others encounter significant bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode. The early access status contributes to these issues, with some recommending the demo for a more stable experience.
“Game is still buggy... expect one of you to lose all your stuff at least once but overall fun.”
“Multiplayer is a little buggy, but it's early access.”
“Just play the demo, it runs better, it's less buggy, no crashes, and it's actually playable.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their decent quality and ability to create an amazing atmosphere, contributing to high-tension gameplay. However, players have reported severe performance issues, even on high-end PCs, and the lack of adjustable graphical settings has been a significant drawback. Overall, while the graphics show potential, technical limitations hinder the experience for some users.
“Anyway, the dev did a good job with the game mechanics, graphics, and fun/thrill factor.”
“So far, this game is 10/10 with decent graphics, high tension gameplay, and an amazing atmosphere.”
“Severe performance issues even on high-end PCs, with no graphical settings to help improve things.”
“Game has potential, had really fun co-op with my friend, but somehow my other friend who has a lower graphics card is struggling.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its wonderful ambiance, decent graphics, and high-tension gameplay, contributing to an overall immersive experience. Many reviewers rate it a perfect 10/10 for its atmospheric qualities.
“So far this game is 10/10: decent graphics, high tension gameplay, and an amazing atmosphere.”
“The general atmosphere and gameplay are wonderful.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for limiting multiplayer options, as players cannot create their own characters and are instead assigned a character that is meant to be unlocked later in the narrative. This restriction detracts from the overall multiplayer experience.
“It is impossible to play multiplayer as it does not allow you to create your own character and assigns you one that is supposedly unlocked later in the story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding for resources, particularly food, is well-balanced in multiplayer settings, allowing for a smooth experience without the need for excessive farming.
