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The Hunt - Rebuilt is a single player survival role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Peddler Games and was released on September 12, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"As you blink the grogginess from your eyes, you remember what's happened and why you are here..." 'The White Stag'. The most exalted prize of the forest. Only the greatest of hunters can hope to claim its head. It's rather unfortunate to know that such a man is the one pursuing you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing atmosphere and unique storytelling, particularly with its take on Greek mythology and the perspective of playing as a stag.
Gameplay includes dynamic puzzles and challenges that, while difficult, can enhance the player's engagement and sense of accomplishment.
The pixel art style and environments are visually appealing, contributing to the overall charm of the game.

The game suffers from poor optimization and frustrating mechanics, including unfair death triggers and a lack of clarity in puzzle solutions.
The narrative is underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and context to the story and character motivations.
Many players found the gameplay repetitive and punishing, which detracted from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers around a white stag being hunted in a haunting forest, drawing inspiration from horror and Greek mythology. Players find the narrative intriguing and well-presented, with clever puzzles that enhance the experience, although some express a desire for deeper emotional engagement with the characters. Overall, the story captivates despite minor gameplay frustrations, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The story involves a white stag pursued by a hunter in a deadly forest.”
- “Art is beautiful, playing as an animal is a good change, and even though I'm still not really sure what the whole story behind the stag's hunter is, I'm hella intrigued.”
- “Art is beautiful, playing as an animal is a good change, and even though I'm still not really sure what the whole story behind the stag's hunter is, I'm really intrigued.”
- “If the game went like that, it could have been a lot more emotional, as you'd understand the hunter's rage and get a sort of more driven story and also actually feel hunted down.”
- “That frustration was never game-ruining, and instead made me feel more entrenched in the dreamlike, trapped-prey vibe of the story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its difficulty and frustrating mechanics, with many players noting unfair death mechanics and repetitive elements that discourage exploration. While some criticize the low-quality visuals and puzzles, others find the gameplay manageable, even in hard mode, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
- “The aesthetic and story are wonderfully presented, and the gameplay, well... despite the 'about this game' description that the developer provided, I think the gameplay isn't that bad and the game didn't seem all that hard to me, and I played it in hard mode, too.”
- “I recognize the developer's self-criticism about some of the puzzles having 'unfair death mechanics' and imperfect logic, which definitely resulted in my frustration from time to time.”
- “The game is described as difficult, with frustrating mechanics and puzzles.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Repetitive nature in gameplay and punishes exploration.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while the pixel art style and some environments are charming and visually appealing, the limitations of the RPG Maker engine result in poor fullscreen performance and a lack of HD support, which may disappoint modern PC gamers.
- “The aesthetic and story are wonderfully presented, and the gameplay, well... despite the 'about this game' description that the developer provided, I think the gameplay isn't that bad and the game didn't seem all that hard to me, and I played it in hard mode, too.”
- “This game certainly has its charms such as the pixel art style, effects, and some gorgeous environments.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the emotional experience of the game is enhanced by feelings of frustration, which deepens their connection to the dreamlike narrative and the sense of being prey. However, some reviewers suggest that a more developed storyline could amplify the emotional impact by providing insight into the hunter's motivations and intensifying the feeling of being pursued.
- “That frustration was never game-ruining; instead, it made me feel more entrenched in the dreamlike, trapped-prey vibe of the story.”
- “If the game went like that, it could have been a lot more emotional, as you'd understand the hunter's rage and experience a more driven story, making you actually feel hunted down.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is noted for its unique themes and narrative, which resonate deeply with a niche audience, suggesting that it may not attract mainstream attention despite its deserving qualities.
- “I wish more people would try it and give this game the attention it deserves; the themes, atmosphere, and narrative appeal to a pretty niche audience.”
- “I wish more people would try it and give this game the attention it deserves, but I suppose the themes, atmosphere, and narrative appeal to a pretty niche audience.”