I hate to do this... I really REALLY like to champion indie games and tell people what they can like about them before they spend their money... but... I just can't do that this time. I'll talk about the best points first. The graphics are in some ways moody and atmospheric but the enemies are motionless sprites that just drift toward you. The music is good and compliments the dark mood. The head bob as you move is motion-sickness inducing... and I don't get motion sickness. Read on... I found a bug first time through that made me fall right through a solid bridge for no apparent reason... not a good start. Ammo is scarce and the first level has a bug swarm that annihilates you mercilessly without giving you much recourse against it. Even if you are supposed to avoid it, the door at the other end of the level has a code and I have no clue how to even ACCESS the keypad because there is no menu option to find all the controls. By trial and error I figured out that the shotgun is...
The Hell Hives
- Release Date:
- Apr 29, 2021
- Developer:
- Adam Bradley
- Publisher:
- Adam Bradley
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Another update
Hi guys, I've added a patch today that should clear some bugs and general performance issues some people were experiencing on lower-end computers, along with some minor gameplay changes. Hoping to get time later this week to work on the survival mode feature.
Just Updated
Just made an updated and improved short spin off game from this available to download for free from here https://gamejolt.com/games/Fenton/759856
About the Game
Classic 90's style FPS game with modern graphics... Less video - more game! Fight your way through a series of highly challenging levels in a variety of environments. Take on many different types of enemies with your shotgun, assault rifle, grenade launcher & tactical nuke launcher (handle with care!). Solve puzzles, traverse mazes, race against rising lava, decipher codes, locate and activate the exit portal to progress to the next level. The game is relatively short at the moment, currently consisting of 5 large highly challenging levels. I am aware of the odd minor bug and will be working on a series of free updates in the coming months, including a survival mode. Any other bugs to fix, features to be added or any other suggestions please do let me know... Story - Hah, "Simulation". Let me tell you something about simulation. Simulation is far from natural, in fact it is the absolute opposition of nature itself and the very world that we live in... 2066, manmade AI software manages to establish contact with intelligent entities and makes a deal with them on behalf of mankind, all in good faith. Shortly after, the decay of the universe bestows itself upon Earth and our young fruitful naïve existence is exploited by the hell that surrounds us. Earth's orbit has now collided with an asteroid belt, meaning warning systems are now in place to notify citizens of imminent meteor showers. In a desperate final attempt to protect ourselves extreme measures took place. Hybrid Africanised honey bees (killer Bees) were subsequently bred with the Giant Asian Hornet in a worldwide government operation that... certainly did not go to plan. Specimens escaped and thrived upon the environment, destroying crops, livestock, not to mention relentless attacks on men, women & children. Technological advances mean that physical teleportation devices are now feasible, allowing not only travel from location to location but also across other planes of existence, yet usage and testing is still very much limited due to the huge amount of power necessary to ensure a successful transition. Junior Technical Engineer "Axel Lennox" has dedicated his life as a Guinea pig with the very best of intentions. During the first test Axel finds himself in a hostile, yet somewhat familiar environment. It seems that he has not shifted physically or within a specific timeline as such, but finds himself now completely lost and alone, amidst an array of inevitable realities. He knows his actions now, will determine all.Screenshots
User Reviews
Within the first 5 minutes a multitude of things happened: - The game was ear-piercing with no options whatsoever - I walked on a road and instantly clipped through the earth and fell - Bombs went off and almost blew out my speakers - I got a new gun and pressed almost every key on my keyboard yet it didn't switch weapons - Three enemies with cheap models approached me and vibrated my speakers - A truck rolled against a roadside rail and instantly disappeared I managed to beat level 1 and went to level 2. A dog creature attacked me and the moment I "killed" it, it flopped over dead and then instantly cut to an attack animation hurting me no matter how far I ran. I then turned it off and here we are. My friends have made games on GameMaker Pro from scratch within 2 days that were much more enjoyable than this. The game creator has the audacity to ask for 3 bucks for this model asset Papier-mâché slop though thankfully I got it on a sale for $0.38 with some TF2 items sold for it. I...
Oh man... this is bad, like REALLY bad. But despite of that I will give some positives, mainly in terms of the atmosphere and the sounds. It also does actually seem to have putted some effort into the story. So the game got me curious a little bit. But thats about it. Interresting setting. TERRIBLE GAMEPLAY. First of all, there is no option to save. I might have been able to torture myself through this game if such option existed, but it simply does not. And in extension of the above mentioned point: You start of level 1 and have to almost from the start look for some 4 digit key. With no way to save this is insanely frustrating, because you cant save at the door after you killed the enemies/found the few hidden areas along with a grenade launcher in the water and stuff like that. So if you look for the 4 digit code and dont find it/figure it out, your effort is just wasted. Secondly since you cant save, if you clip through the whole map like multiple times and haft to blow yourself...
Great game - a lot of game - well worth £3.99! Developer seems pretty proactive re. bugs/fixes and listening to feedback.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 or equivalent
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel i7 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 Ti or equivalent
- Storage: 10 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Hell Hives cost?
The Hell Hives costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for The Hell Hives?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 or equivalent Storage: 10 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit Processor: Intel i7 or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 Ti or equivalent Storage: 10 GB available space
What platforms is The Hell Hives available on?
The Hell Hives is available on Windows PC.
Is The Hell Hives worth buying?
The Hell Hives has 25% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was The Hell Hives released?
The Hell Hives was released on Apr 29, 2021.
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