The Honours Project

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The Honours Project is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Scott Cambell and was released on May 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Honours Project is an autobiographical walking simulator where you help the creator overcome a creative block by inspiring them with music. Explore dream-like levels, solve light puzzles, and engage with dark, humorous dialogue reflecting student life and game development. Immerse yourself in a rich 3D soundscape while uncovering personal lore and encouragement.

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graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features excellent voice acting and a beautifully crafted narrative that resonates emotionally with players.
Visually appealing environments and a great soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a memorable short journey.
The gameplay is intuitive and engaging, with a balance of humor and emotional depth that keeps players invested.

The game suffers from poor optimization, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some visual elements are inconsistent, with certain areas appearing less polished than others.
The requirement to solve music puzzles may limit accessibility for players who are not musically inclined.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The music in the game is praised for its emotional depth and excellent integration with the overall audio experience, enhancing the reflective tone of the main menu and gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging music puzzles that require creativity, although some note that a background in music composition may be beneficial. Overall, the soundtrack and voice acting contribute significantly to the game's personal and relatable atmosphere.
- “The main menu sets a reflective tone, and the music adds a quiet emotional charge.”
- “The audio work, from voice acting to music to ambient sound, is consistently excellent and well-timed.”
- “Loved the game art style, the music, the story, and voice acting.”
- “Not the game for non-music composers!”
- “You are required to solve music puzzles by creating new music (or the music which the developer had in mind while making this game).”
- “Each stage ends with a musical Simon Says kind of game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is highly praised for its effective environmental storytelling, strong voice acting, and relatable themes, creating an emotional and immersive experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted narrative that resonates personally, with many noting the satisfying culmination of the story. Overall, the combination of engaging storytelling and artistic elements enhances the game's appeal.
- “This is environmental storytelling at its most effective, where discovery and emotion go hand in hand.”
- “A well-made story that can give you either nostalgia or your worst nightmares returning from senior year college thesis projects.”
- “I haven't played many games like this, but the storytelling and voice acting here were spectacular, and it's so satisfying how everything comes together at the end.”
- “The (incredibly relatable) story being told and the way that story is being told are immaculate.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with some areas showcasing decent visuals and thoughtful design that enhances the narrative, while others fall short. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its realism and effective lighting, contributing to the game's emotional depth and personal storytelling. Players find the graphics, along with the music and voice acting, to be more than adequate, especially considering the game's free price point.
- “Every space feels thoughtfully crafted to support the narrative as much as the aesthetic.”
- “A beautifully executed piece of autobiographical game design that is absolutely worth your time.”
- “The graphics are pretty realistic and straightforward, with some nice lighting effects at times.”
- “The music and graphics are more than adequate, and the achievements are all achievable, and for the low cost of free, this is more than worth your while.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The honours project is a unique walking simulator that effectively conveys emotional depth through its reflective tone, strong voice-over, and personal exploration. While it tackles themes of creativity and academic pressure, it maintains a balance between emotional honesty and playfulness, offering a heartfelt yet accessible experience. Overall, it resonates particularly well with those familiar with its themes, providing a compact and engaging reflection on the creative process.
- “The honours project is a rare walking sim that delivers surprising emotional weight.”
- “The emotional impact comes not only from the strong voice-over and internal monologue, which are often raw, funny, and sincere, but also from the personal spaces you explore.”
- “This is a compact, heartfelt experience that balances emotional honesty with creative playfulness.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of raw and sincere voice-over and internal monologue, creating moments that oscillate between laughter and emotional depth. Players find themselves both amused and contemplative, as the humor effectively catches them off guard while also provoking deeper thoughts.
- “The emotional impact comes not only from the strong voice-over and internal monologue, which are often raw, funny, and sincere, but also from the personal spaces you explore.”
- “One moment you are laughing, the next you are quietly devastated.”
- “It made me laugh, caught me off guard, and left me thinking.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is accessible and easy to understand, requiring no musical knowledge, which makes it suitable for a wide audience. While the design elements may feel disjointed, this contributes to the game's meta-narrative, enhancing the overall experience. It is highly recommended for those seeking a straightforward and engaging gameplay experience.
- “Definitely worth the time and highest of recommendations, if you are looking for a game that does not require much and is easy to understand the mechanics.”
- “The disparate design elements don't necessarily cohere together, and it feels kind of like a dog's breakfast of gameplay elements, but then that's part of the meta-narrative, so it works.”
- “Definitely worth the time and highest of recommendations if you are looking for a game that does not require much and is easy to understand the mechanics.”
- “No musical knowledge is required to complete these little bits of gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, captivating players from the very beginning and effectively drawing them into its world.
- “From the start, the atmosphere draws you in.”
- “The haunting sound design and stunning visuals create an immersive experience.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with detail, making it feel alive and vibrant.”

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The Honours Project is a casual simulation game.

The Honours Project is available on PC and Windows.

The Honours Project was released on May 15, 2025.

The Honours Project was developed by Scott Cambell.

The Honours Project has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

The Honours Project is a single player game.

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