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. Franek1814
    Mar 4, 2018
    8
    The game is pretty nice. If you like sci-fi environments and creepy mutants then this game's for you!
  2. sonicpulsar
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Great atmosphere in this scifi/horror adventure game set in space for the Switch. I love the graphical effects, the sound and music which reminds me a lot of Alien. The story, up till now, is flowing really well and buiding tension.
  3. swinkamalinka3
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    I really like it!!! The best time to play in Hollow is night! Creepy. That is fantastic!
  4. BubbleBlu
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Hollow lets you explore an abandoned spaceship in a search of your own past. Great experience if you love sci-fi horrors, runs very well on Nintendo Switch.
  5. HugoStiglitz
    Feb 27, 2018
    8
    So far I really like it. I've been having the problem for years with horror games not scaring me, at all. Well this one feels a little more creepy and claustrophobic and atmospheric than most. Part of it is the awful film grain filter the game uses, and part of it is the slightly sluggish survival horror style controls, but in this case I'd say they're a good thing. They make the playerSo far I really like it. I've been having the problem for years with horror games not scaring me, at all. Well this one feels a little more creepy and claustrophobic and atmospheric than most. Part of it is the awful film grain filter the game uses, and part of it is the slightly sluggish survival horror style controls, but in this case I'd say they're a good thing. They make the player feel vulnerable, and to me, you CAN NOT have a scary game, unless it makes the player feel vulnerable. This one does.

    I feel the same way about the original Slender game (not the Arrival). It was super dark, unforgiving as hell, you didn't feel powerful or athletic AT ALL, and because of that it was the most a game has scared me. Even more so than the highlight of Dead Space 2 which I don't even want to spoil. It does require that you've played the first dead space to have its full effect but lets just say it was a masterfully done nod to the first game that makes you feel an incredible sense of dread the second you realize what's happening.    … Expand
  6. RingoStar
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Space facility, monsters, no crew. Sound familiar? Then try Hollow - really great Dead Space-like horror game!
  7. Horrorplayer
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    Really scary game! Play at your own risk, only if you want to have nightmares!
  8. PetrovGamer
    Feb 28, 2018
    8
    The port of the game leaves much to be desired.Though the game is not bad.There are good mechanics.It is evident that the developers did not have enough money to implement this project.The game pays tribute to Dead space, but as it does it is another question...If you evaluate the game without knowing that there is Dead space, it is generally not a bad project.I hope the developers do notThe port of the game leaves much to be desired.Though the game is not bad.There are good mechanics.It is evident that the developers did not have enough money to implement this project.The game pays tribute to Dead space, but as it does it is another question...If you evaluate the game without knowing that there is Dead space, it is generally not a bad project.I hope the developers do not throw the game and… Expand
  9. Daedalusfalls
    Mar 23, 2018
    8
    I think Hollow is the perfect example of a game that can divide opinions. It's a horror game about a guy exploring a ship going through a bit of a crisis. It's not a perfect game, and while I was turned off the first 10 or 15 minutes I started playing it, I eventually got used to the mechanics and ended up enjoying it. The biggest con in my book is that the movement is slow. You can clickI think Hollow is the perfect example of a game that can divide opinions. It's a horror game about a guy exploring a ship going through a bit of a crisis. It's not a perfect game, and while I was turned off the first 10 or 15 minutes I started playing it, I eventually got used to the mechanics and ended up enjoying it. The biggest con in my book is that the movement is slow. You can click the left analog stick to run, and by run, I mean move at a decent walking pace. Thankfully, you can "run" indefinitely, although when the main character speaks, the speed reverts to "slow as a crawl" until the dialog is completed. Also, they use a lot of screen effects that while sometimes cool, can also be a bit distracting, and overdone. Unlike most indie horror titles, you actually can fight back in this game, and that is a big plus for me. Yes, ammo is limited, but a well placed headshot will take out the more common enemies. Aiming to get that headshot is a bit clunky, and definitely takes some getting used to. Really, that's the main thing I experienced with this game, and it is also why I liked it the longer I played it. Once you get good at managing the movement, and combat, Hollow can be an enjoyable game. I heard that the game suffered framerate dips for some people, but I didn't have any (in docked or handheld mode), and if they did happen, I didn't notice them. I will state the disclaimer that I have no problem with games that run at 30FPS, So maybe that has something to do with how I perceived the experience. All in all, Hollow is an OK horror game for the Switch, and if you have already played Resident Evil Revelations, and are looking for another horror game where you don't have to constantly run and hide, maybe check this one out. In full disclosure, I picked this game up for under $10 during a sale, and I feel like I got my moneys worth. At it's full price of $20, it's a much harder sell.… Expand
  10. KlingonGamerYT
    May 10, 2018
    8
    a lot of hate for a game that's soundwise perfect and atmospheric its not as awful hands on hey I liked for what it is and I loved Elex so there you go its movement grates you move way to slow theres little ammo the map is hard to follow at times but exploring is fun to do and the puzzles good once you work them out
    the story well... the story is not bad at all I liked it
    it ran smooth    a lot of hate for a game that's soundwise perfect and atmospheric its not as awful hands on hey I liked for what it is and I loved Elex so there you go its movement grates you move way to slow theres little ammo the map is hard to follow at times but exploring is fun to do and the puzzles good once you work them out
    the story well... the story is not bad at all I liked it
    it ran smooth played well and the gunplay wasn't too bad sure could've been worse but some gripes
    cant outweigh the fact I had fun and that's where it counts
    its not overpriced a good thing id recommend it
    it gets an 8 because above all it was fun to play once I got used to it    … Expand
  11. she66er
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    It is my first meeting with Horror sci fi on Nintendo Switch. Great graphical effects and an intriguing plot.
  12. LikeARecord
    Feb 26, 2018
    8
    Great exploration/fps game, overall experience and atmosphere makes it definitely worth a play!

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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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