Above the Hill

I played the demo of this game before it was released and I enjoyed the little jump scares for what was even just in a demo. I was excited to play the full game but quit 45 minutes in. Unfortunately, the full game feels so slow-paced. Most of the time I was wandering around at a snail pace trying to figure out what I was even doing or where I was supposed to go. While there was still plenty of jump scares that genuinely scared me, there was not as many as I would have hoped for the boring tasks you are given like lighting candles. Ultimately I quit the game because I realized that I could die from the guy that tries to find you when you try to get into the attic and it was no fun because you walk too slow in the game and the house is quite confusing.

Generic and short horror indie that will get lost in the sea of similar games. The story is about a man who goes hiking to an unknown spot. When returning home, he takes a wrong step and falls down a cliff. Now he has no idea where he is, but he has to find some shelter fast. So he follows the only path to the house on the hill. The text includes some grammar and capital letter mistakes, but it's acceptable. There aren't many notes, so it won't bother you too much. Although there are no issues with bad optimization, the engine's capabilities are severely constrained. This is noticeable when you walk outside and see grass appear on the screen a few meters in front of you, or trees hovering in mid-air. The first part of the game is slow and uninteresting, with invisible barriers all around, but it does not last long. However, visuals appear much better until you arrive to the house. The house is a typical horror scene, and you can tell right away that something is wrong. Nobody is home, and several of the doors are locked. You don't mind because you soon get comfy. After lighting candles and fireplaces, you decide to sleep. Strange occurrences quickly wake you up. There isn't much to say about the game since it's a horror walking sim. You slowly progress around the house, encountering events and interacting with intriguing spots. Despite the lack of any clear objectives, you won’t waste a lot of time searching because the house isn’t that big. You will be chased towards the end, but this is done really poorly. Fortunately, it can be finished in a minute or two once you know where to go. The game is very short because it can be finished in less than an hour and there is no save system. There are checkpoints, but they only work until you quit the game. Since there are some missable achievements and a secret ending, you’re encouraged to play the game at least twice.

a student made this so it is a 1st time full game project it seems. for $3 it wasn't bad for short game but longer if you replay to get all the endings. there are some issues, don't expect much in graphics but for a student? good job. those doors need some work though, in chase scenes they don't always open the first time. and the enemy can glitch right into you. also when using interact even when you see E you still need to be in just the right spot for it to work.

Overall, it felt like watching a classic horror movie. Elements such as a well-structured story and jump scares were enough to enhance the sense of immersion in the game. And the scene after the final ending makes me think a lot. I had fun playing the game, and I recommend playing it for yourself if you get the chance. https://youtu.be/LweRdR15zUY

I just finished the game nd i like it keep going in ur next project and am waiting for the next patch

a really intriguing game that need alot of work in terms of drawing, slow movement some sounds a little bit disturbing , but as a debut game i really like it and i wish in the future i would play an reworked and upgraded version of this game GL

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I really enjoyed the game and graphic details and the lore as well, i wanted more running in the chasing phase with more mobility , it was a nice game i highly recommend it .

First off, follow your dreams dev and don't stop until you're on top of the world! First game? Major props, dev. I decided to give this game a shot, I love indie horror games and showcased this on my twitch channel. My viewers liked it. The story was compelling, the atmosphere was different and it wasn't a copy and paste of Death Chord III books or the same layout of a house. It was all unique in its own way. The jumpscares got me, and I love how there were multiple endings, my viewers wanted to see them all. The game bugged out towards the end and I did have to start over, adding checkpoints would be a nice feature. The entities were a little difficult to dip, duck and dodge but my viewers game me excellent tactics to succeed. I was able to achieve two endings, and I am looking forward to going back and getting the third. This game has so much potential, and I hope this dev keeps pushing games out. Despite some bugs, grammar issues and difficulty with escaping the clutches of evil, I enjoyed this game.

I just finished the game really enjoyed it a very intriguing game not gonna lie looking forward for next project good job i highly recommend it .