The Werewolf Hills
- August 17, 2019
- SirFatCat
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Get on itch.io StoreGo in this FPS adventure protecting yourself against the dangers with different weapons like guns, crossbows, explosives, etc. You will need to look for ammo, items and other useful stuff in dangerous places for survive and as you go, you will be discover the mysteries of that hill. Synopsis You are lost, driving on a hill and your car is being out of fuel and you dont know what to do. Your only …
Reviews
- The game offers a strong blend of environmental storytelling and cinematic cutscenes that keep players engaged.
- Voice acting is phenomenal, adding depth to the game's narrative.
- The game is oddly fun and has moments that can evoke strong emotions, making it a memorable experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including lag, broken mechanics, and poor optimization.
- Gameplay is hindered by frustrating controls, slow weapon reloads, and unbalanced difficulty.
- Many players report that the audio settings are ineffective, leading to a constant and deafening ambient noise.
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly in terms of integrated GPU performance, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users express a desire for improvements in optimization, highlighting significant performance issues.
“I would love to see some optimization put into iGPU performance.”
“Would love to see some optimization put into iGPU performance.”
“By the time you get used to the poorly optimized game, it's already frustrating.”
“Stay away - horrible performance and no optimization!”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its powerful environmental storytelling and impactful cinematic cutscenes, which effectively engage players emotionally. However, some users criticize the overall narrative quality, citing issues with dialogue and pacing that detract from the experience.
“Story: 10/10.”
“A strong blend of environmental storytelling (the cop's note had me in tears) combined with cinematic cutscenes (the one where the *spoiler* breaks free made my heart stop with fear) serves to keep the gamer engaged and excited.”
“If it's not pissing you off with its horribly slow weapon reloads, broken enemy attacks, atrocious story and dialogue, scarce ammo drops, flat and boring setpieces, or ridiculously unbalanced and repetitive gameplay, it's pissing you off with the peashooter-like weapons it expects you to use.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as fun but marred by numerous broken mechanics, including slow weapon reloads, unbalanced combat, and repetitive elements. Players find the experience frustrating due to poor enemy attacks, limited ammo, and lackluster story and setpieces, detracting from its potential enjoyment.
“Gameplay was pretty fun.”
“There are way too many broken mechanics that hurt the game, making it so bad it's good.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the flow of the game, making it frustrating to play.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly effective, creating a sense of terror and urgency, particularly when combat themes trigger a heightened sense of fear. The impactful use of specific tracks, especially during key moments, significantly enhances the overall atmosphere and player experience.
“Honestly, there is nothing more terrifying than realizing you've been spotted when the ominous combat music kicks in, leaving you to spin your camera around in fear.”
“This effect is amplified when the music associated with the *spoiler* plays.”
“Final *spoiler* music.”
