HROT

Got this on Steam when it was just a few maps. Must say its a real nod to the original Quake with lots of shades of brown and some extra game play features. Whats more amasing is this is the work of one guy! Great job.

A retro journey to a dark and gloomy past. A hunting soundtrack, detailed sound design, intricate level design with a lot to explore, hilarious enemies, smart secret locations. Did i mention the soundtrack? It's excellent. I didn't grew up with Quake and Doom like games, and after i saw the reviews for this one, i took a chance and i am having a blast with it. So much fun i bought Quake1,2 and Doom 1,2. This is a testament to a design choice that started all.

I have had this on another storefront for a while, and I am so happy to see HROT come to GOG. A lot of games have claimed the title "retro shooter," but HROT really delivers. The gameplay is solid, the world aesthetic is cool, and it rewards exploration with secrets much like DOOM, Quake, and other classics. For me it stands alongside DUSK as modern games which truly understand the genre and the era. I've been burned with other early access projects, but HROT has continutally delivered, and been responsive to input. With the second act done I can't wait for the final game, but I'm sure third act development will be fun and exciting, too. If you love classic FPS you owe yourself this experience.

The gameplay elements scratched an itch that's been lying dormant since the 90s. The weapons were fun and enjoyable to use and the gameplay on higher difficulties was tense and gritty. The soviet atmosphere and monotone color pallette added to the atmosphere of the game more than I had expected. I have never before blown up Gorbachev's disembodied head and cleaned it up with a bucket and a mop before. This game shines in glory for all men to see.

HROT, at least in its current dual episode form, is a dark gloomy retro shooter that ticks every box of gloriously satisfying gaming goodness. Enemy & level design, atmosphere, soundtrack (FLAC release in the future, please!), etc. Plus it has its own unique sense of humour. I keep coming back for more. This game is spectacular, a modern retro-themed classic. Thoroughly excited about Episode 3 and the final release. Four stars as it's still in development.