The Hunt Begins

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The Hunt Begins is a multiplayer survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by Bad Touch Games, Inc. and was released on November 27, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In The Hunt Begins, you and up to four friends go to a haunted location to identify and eradicate a ghost. On arrival at the location, the game will select one of the players to control the ghost and protect their haunt. Hunt the Ghost: You and up to 3 friends must work together to locate the ghost players chosen haunted area. Use multiple tools to identify the type of ghost and use the correct m…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Unique ghost hunting gameplay allowing players to be the ghost and haunt their friends, offering a fresh take on the genre.
Developer is highly responsive, communicative, and actively involves the community in game development and feedback.
Strong social and multiplayer experience that is especially fun when played with friends.

Currently in early access with limited content, such as only two large maps, leading to balance and pacing issues.
Gameplay mechanics and UI can feel clunky or frustrating at times, with some glitches and bugs affecting the player experience.
Some balancing problems exist between hunters and ghost roles, making it too easy or frustrating to identify or evade the ghost.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally engaging and well-balanced, especially in the dynamics between hunters and ghosts, with the core mechanics refined to a high standard. However, some users find certain mechanics clunky and feel they could be further improved. Overall, the gameplay loop succeeds in maintaining player interest.
- “The game mechanics with how hunters and ghost move is fair too.”
- “Gameplay loop: whether you are the hunter or the hunted, the mechanics feel engaging.”
- “The devs did a spectacular job of refining the core mechanics to the point that we couldn't find more than superficial issues.”
- “It's just a very clunky mechanic and not where I'm sure the developer wants it to be.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their detailed and visually appealing maps, with terrific artwork and a fitting ambiance that enhances the game's theme. The visuals are engaging, and the physics contribute to a solid overall experience.
- “The maps, graphics, and details were lovely.”
- “The visuals are pretty cool and the ambience works well with the theme of the game!”
- “The artwork is terrific and the physics seem solid as well.”
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its top-notch, genuinely creepy environments that effectively immerse players.
- “Atmosphere: the environments are top-notch and genuinely creepy.”