The Big Hollow: 1982

UPDATE 06/10/2026 The developer just added a hint system which will probably make this a LOT less annoying to play! I will leave my original review below until I find time to try the game again and revise my thoughts. ----------------- ORIGINAL REVIEW 06/04/2026: I really wish I could recommend this. Sadly, I was un…

I would've given this a 5,5-6/10. It's an okay game with some noticeable strengths, but also major flaws. My biggest gripe with the game is by far the constant hand-holding all the way until the end of the case (yes, the game consists of one case in singular). The conversations between the 2 characters are so incred…

The positives: the art, deduction, storytelling, and case are all well thought-out, unique, and feel more accurate compared to a lot of mystery/detective games in the genre. The negatives: it's far too short. The entire game feels like a slightly extended demo as it only contains one case. There is no 'bigger story'…

I bought big hollow (like every other game) because of a negative review and how the developer responded. It is worth playing as a game and the developer seems like they made radical improvements since release which is a big+++++ for me. It reminded me a lot of The Ratline, this could easily have been a level there.…

Simple, enjoyable, priced right for 1 case, satisfying playstyle. Make it 4 - 6 cases and slightly more detailed and Ill buy it again for 6 times the price.

Such a thorough and thought provoking game! I love the art style and the voice acting is amazing. Love love loved that both Lenore and Desmond's characterizations go further than just surface level tropes. I played the demo a bit ago and was excited for this game but i was a bit confused as i thought the demo was a…