Hollow

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 63
  3. Negative: 31 out of 63

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  1. C3realkillah
    Mar 1, 2018
    7
    A couple months back EA shutdown visceral games the developers of dead space. This angered me deeply as I loved dead space and consider it among my favorite horror series of all time. I've been looking trying to find a game to fill the void since dead space is in limbo... I stumbled on this game which prided itself as a space survival horror game similar to alien isolation, dead space, andA couple months back EA shutdown visceral games the developers of dead space. This angered me deeply as I loved dead space and consider it among my favorite horror series of all time. I've been looking trying to find a game to fill the void since dead space is in limbo... I stumbled on this game which prided itself as a space survival horror game similar to alien isolation, dead space, and even movies like pandorum and event horizon. The trailer looked very spooky and oozed atmosphere and any fan of the game could draw comparisons from this and dead space. Could hollow be a good take on sci-fi survival horror to satisfy fans of visceral game's horror masterpiece. Or is the game rather ahem...hollow. Let's find out

    Graphics: the graphics are pretty good for a pc port on the switch. Chromatic aberration and lens flare are used to good effect even though at times it can obscure your view especially during hallucinations. But it isn't anything game breaking. Playing undocked does seem to tone it down some. Textures are nice when not viewed too closely. The only exception would be the pasty faces on some characters and muddy facial textures. The space station the game takes place on is full of creepy atmosphere and detailed interiors, though they do look a bit same-y after awhile. There are multiple parts to the station which add some variety to the scenery which is nice. The monster designs are creepy and unique looking. They look crossed between necromorphs and mannequins, which i found delightfully horrifying. The enemy variety is decent for an indie game such as this but you do see a couple of the same looking enemies at The beginning which get progressively more grotesque which helps alleviate some repetition. The lighting is a little to bright for my liking even with gamma settings adjusted and shadows are almost nonexistent which I find very odd for a horror game.Overall graphics are pretty nice. other than the lighting and shadow effects, No real complaints there.

    Story: the story, as with most horror games, is very cryptic. The story gets some answers later on but it leaves with more questions than answers. The story starts with you, a pilot crash lands at the space station known as shahkter one. The ship is abandoned though audio logs and warning sirens hint something terrible has happened. Monsters infest the ship and the pilot is looking for someone. I won't go into further details on fear of spoiling the story. It has psychological horror and themes of fear of commitment as well as abandonment. It's a pretty good story but it feels unfinished, which makes sense as the end credits heavily tease a sequel. Still it is kind of a letdown to be left with so many questions and the cliffhanger ending doesn't help either. It's just unfinished but it is interesting.

    Gameplay: this is a fps survival exploration game. It start off rather slow but when you find your first weapon it picks up as well as the threat. The shooting controls are fine though you are going to want to turn the control sensitivity up as the character moves very slow and slow reactions can lead to death. Speaking of death there are some parts in the game that will try to ambush you and end your life fast. Which can be especially annoying if you don't use the save system and have to repeat difficult sections over and over. On "hard" difficulty the game takes a page from old survival horror games and requires you find floppy disks throughout the ship so you can save your game. Run out and you'll be out of luck so be sure to use them wisely as they are very few and strangely missing in later parts. I recommend playing on normal as you can save to your heart's content no floppy disks needed. The reason being a later section in the game spikes and can cause you to start back at an earlier inconvenient point which happened to me and led to massive frustration. Puzzles are decent though a bit cryptic but nothing too difficult. Decent gameplay that works all around.

    Sound: sound is ok. The monsters and sound effects are good, voice acting is hit or miss but not too bad. Music is good and creepy and but at times you can hear it loop. Decent sound and good music throughout.

    Lasting appeal: this is where my main criticism lies...the length and replay value. I'm not a fan of short games but if they are fun and exciting to play I let it slide sometimes... Hollow puts me in a difficult spot. It's not a bad game by any means and it is fun despite some issues like the save system and difficulty spikes, but it is a short experience. It took me about 3 hours to finish the game although i didn't find all collectible nude photos (yes there are pics and idk why). There isn't any reason to play again unless you want to find all the pics and collectibles or try out hard difficulty but that's it. The length is the biggest problem i have with this game.

    Hollow is a good horror game that takes huge inspiration    … Expand
  2. sailor_n
    Jan 12, 2019
    7
    overall a pretty good horror game on the switch. there are some issues like the lighting but an ok game
  3. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    le tenia esperanza a este juego pero no es muy bueno ojala lo hagan mejor con la secuela
  4. Tabletopmode
    Jan 7, 2020
    6
    If your looking for a cheap horror game this is it. Some aspects of the game are mediocre, but you will have a good time if your into anxiety stricken horror games. My main gripe is it is hard to tell where you have to go specially in the beginning. Pros: Great graphics, smooth controls, jump scares aplenty. Cons: slow movement, repetitive sound, same enemies, not clear on where to go.If your looking for a cheap horror game this is it. Some aspects of the game are mediocre, but you will have a good time if your into anxiety stricken horror games. My main gripe is it is hard to tell where you have to go specially in the beginning. Pros: Great graphics, smooth controls, jump scares aplenty. Cons: slow movement, repetitive sound, same enemies, not clear on where to go.


    Conclusion buy if you are looking for a cheaper heart attack!    … Expand
  5. 519MaLoNeY
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    I just do NOT understand the hate this game gets. I just finally bought it n have played about an hour of it, and it’s FANTASTIC!! Incredibly creepy n absolutely WICKED atmosphere! I’m guessing the story falls flat from the awful reviews but from my experience, it’s an amazing dark n creepy psychological thriller that’s priced way too cheap!!

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Metascore
36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 8 out of 10
  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 9, 2018
    16
    Hollow could have the most terrifying monsters ever chasing you through its dimly-lit hallways, and it would still suck on account of the fact that said chase would take place at the slowest speed imaginable, and give you ample opportunity to be reminded of what an eyesore it is. As I said up top, credit to the game for having such a clear vision of what it wanted to be, but the gulf between idea and execution couldn’t be any wider than it is here.
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  2. FNintendo
    May 15, 2018
    40
    Hollow could have gone further and cemented itself as a good proposal in the growing horror genre within the Nintendo Switch and it gets the ambiance right, including the good use of sound effects. It does not succeed at all it could, unfortunately, as its heavy and cumbersome gameplay, losses of fluidity and several technical issues end up plaguing the experience, whose plot is also too generic and unremarkable to make this a memorable horror game.
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  3. Nintendo Insider
    Apr 9, 2018
    30
    I have to say, a game like Hollow has so much potential and it could have been one the best horror games on the Nintendo Switch had some basic aspects had been right, such as the movement and combat. But what it ends up being is a game that doesn’t have many redeeming features or qualities. It’s too slow and lethargic, the display is a little off-putting after a while and it doesn’t run well playing in Handheld mode, which is a major feature of the Switch.
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