Welcome to PINEHILLS
- August 28, 2021
- SPLR Studio
Get on Steam"Welcome to Pinehills" is a peaceful yet mysterious walking and driving simulator, where you explore a large, open-world island. Discover secrets and unravel mysteries while enjoying realistic graphics, sounds, and minimal user interfaces. The game features an authentic car driving experience with advanced physics and relaxing gameplay, avoiding cheap scares.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive dream sequences with a well-rendered demonic goat character that adds to the atmosphere.
- The driving mechanics are smooth, and the game loads quickly, providing a seamless experience.
- The eerie ambiance and music create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the exploration aspect of the game.
- The game is unfinished and feels abandoned, with limited content and many empty buildings.
- Players have reported bugs and issues, such as rain pouring into buildings and problems with car controls.
- The game lacks clear objectives and guidance, making it difficult to progress and complete the main quest.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its psychedelic elements and immersive spookiness, creating a sense of unease without relying solely on jump scares. Players enjoy exploring the world, enhanced by a cool car and great music, while appreciating the overall aesthetic and style. The atmosphere contributes significantly to the experience, making it engaging and enjoyable.
“It is more enjoyable to immerse yourself in the spooky atmosphere and explore the map.”
“You find yourself alone in a world with just your cool car and some great music; the atmosphere of this game is quite nice.”
“I was hooked by the psychedelic elements in here - I love when a horror game doesn't scare you with only ugly faces that jump out of the screen, but when it scares you with the atmosphere and gives you a feeling of 'I have no idea what's going on, but something is definitely wrong.'”
“For now, I think I just like the atmosphere and the overall look and style of the game; the puzzles are easy to solve once you figure out what you're meant to do.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling, with players engaging in quests like collecting statues, though the overarching narrative remains unclear. While the gameplay and world design are praised, there is a desire for more plot elements and locations to enhance the narrative experience.
“For whatever reason, I haven't figured that one out yet, but I like how there is storytelling via the environment.”
“The gameplay feels very smooth and the world looks great, so I hope the game will get updated with some more locations and plot elements to discover.”
“I enjoy driving around a lot, finding things. The game has a quest you follow, which is collecting statues.”
“The gameplay feels very smooth and the world looks great, but I hope the game will get updated with more locations and plot elements to discover because, as of now, I don't think it's possible to find out what happened to the place.”
“I enjoy driving around a lot and finding things, but the game has a quest you follow, which is just collecting statues.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmospheric experience, complementing the eerie and isolated setting. Players appreciate how the soundtrack adds to the overall aesthetic, creating a captivating ambiance while driving through a mysterious world.
“I loved the aesthetics of this game: creepy road, no one around, tons of mist, and great music playing inside your car.”
“You find yourself alone in a world with just your cool car and some great music; the atmosphere of this game is quite nice.”
“I really enjoyed the driving and music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and visually appealing world, though players express a desire for additional locations and plot elements to enhance the exploration and narrative depth.
“The gameplay feels very smooth, and the world looks great. I hope the game will get updated with some more locations and plot elements to discover because, as of yet, I don't think it's possible to find out what happened to the place.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their captivating aesthetics, featuring a hauntingly atmospheric environment with a desolate road shrouded in mist, complemented by an immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“I loved the aesthetics of this game: creepy road, no one around, tons of mist, and great music playing inside your car.”
“The graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that really immerse you in the game world.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
