Hinterland doesn't do well in the graphics department. The game looks outdated but this somehow adds to the experience of playing this strangely charming game. Playing it made Hooked Gamers feel like they were playing a game from the good old days when developers were still experimenting with odd gameplay mechanics and graphics left much to be desired for but also much to be imagined. Objectively speaking, they would have to say that Hinterland lacks depth, is oversimplified and cannot hold its own in today's market.
Yet the fun they had with it tells a different story, one of engaging gameplay that is best enjoyed during a short game after a long, busy day at work. In the light of the many high-production-value titles that will be gracing the shelves this winter season, it would be unreasonable to score Hinterland anything higher than a seven, but that seven is well earned. Gamers on a budget will not be disappointed putting their $19.99 towards this one.
The Long Dark has already enjoyed significant success on Steam’s Early Access platform on the PC, selling nearly 350,000 units over nine months and garnering over 95% positive player reviews. The expertise that Hinterland has developed over the past months, and The Long Dark’s reputation as one of the highest quality community-informed titles, contributed to Microsoft’s choice to bring the game to its innovative new Game Preview on Xbox One program, a first on any console.
GG3 is back with more gameplay streaming for neat packages floating around the net. In the latest commentary, Hinterland is shown off to detail the Groupees Shinyloot Bundle, which has more than 9 games on offer.
"Today, Indie Royale launched their second bundle of 2013, the Snow Storm Bundle. By now, most everyone knows how these bundles work. So to switch things up a bit, let’s examine the games offered on a more individual level, rather than focusing on the bundle as a whole." - Tom Christiansen
