The Test: Hypothesis Rising
(This game, as well as many others in our bundle, is FANTASTIC for Youtubers & Streamers to create content, engage with their audience, & allow their audience to better get to know them through answering a series of questions about the content creator! This creates a unique experience for all parties involved, and players playing the game themselves can enjoy the solo experience tremendously all on their own as well!)
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
The Test: Hypothesis Rising is the second chapter in a three-part trilogy. The Test series is a social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive into your own psyche and get answers to questions you’ve kept hidden deep, down inside. Unlock your mind in ways never done before and experience new found knowledge simply by taking, “The Test: Hypothesis Rising.”
In the second chapter of The Test series, the questions get bolder, the stakes get higher, and the results get more specific as we uncover more and more about what makes you… Well… You.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test: Hypothesis Rising, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Features:
- Short and sweet
- Be a part of history with Player – Developer interaction
- The only series of its kind
- Very atmospheric and psychological
- Sit back, relax, and answer in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths
- Super affordable for a unique experience
Steam User 2
I would like the option to save the feedback and the closing thoughts locally, even in a .txt file.
I've been writing it down but it takes a lot of time, and I'm worried I may end us losing my notes.
Your secret word is: Trust
Steam User 2
I just re-took the first test and was reminded how much I loved it. It was also interesting to see how some of my answers had changed. My secret word for this one is "Survivor" I look forward to completing the trilogy soon and trying out some other games by you guys. I love how you read every comment and it shows how much care you guys have about making this experience the best it can be. I just want you all to know that I really do think you've changed my life, my way of thinking and going about it anyway. Seriously, everyone who worked on these games, thank you. I owe you all so, so much. Once again, thank you all.
Steam User 1
TLDR; MIXED FEELINGS.
Secret word: Deserving
Not my least favorite, yet not quite as memorable as the first game and chamber.
Main issue has been pointed out before: the font. I think it is difficult for most and illegible to some.
I also find that its design makes the text less creepy- maybe it reminds me too much of old creepypasta images and stories.
While I did like the 'jumpscare attempt' and little horror interactions, I do think the game goes a bit too far in the "meta" comments. This happens in the sequel, too. Immersion is broken when the game asks you things such as "Would you believe me if I told you I can see you?".. I also think by attempting to heighten the tension and discomfort felt in the first title, a fine line was crossed. Sometimes, too much provocation fails to inspire the reader. There were moments in which I stared at the screen and felt a certain disbelief at how edgy and taboo some of the questions attempted to be. I say attempted because it really is more confusing than disturbing: once again, immersion is broken by thoughts such as "How is this related to my psyche? Why would the game ask this? That's just gross, no?"
Anyhow, I still did enjoy answering the questions. Some of them did make me ponder and I did enjoy the reflections about time and how we spend it. It's worth checking out as it helps build the bigger picture for later games. The advice given is nice and the community built around the game helps it flourish.
Steam User 1
Secret Word: Deserving
Unsurprisingly, I wandered back here from Markiplier's channel, and it was still fun to do even after watching him answer most of the same questions that I did (there's a chance they change depending on your answers but I'm not about to cross reference an hour long video). These small doses of truth you get at the end are kind of like tarot cards to me, their earlier description about the game telling you things you already knew is accurate, but in the good sense. Tarot is about kicking your subconscious into making the decisions it already knows it wants to make (one of the reasons they're always better set up as a self-read then getting someone else to do it, the irony of how the game works is not lost on me), and this game helps you be honest with yourself. Lie about your answers, you're only hurting yourself by not getting the truth. Step into a cave and finding only silence doesn't make it the cave's fault when you didn't yell for an echo. Take a chance to know yourself, I'm sure you'll get along swimmingly.
Steam User 1
Just jumped straight in from the first Test and whew this one hit me in the feels more than the first one did. Didn't think that would happen but man im speechless.
Secret Word: Discover
Steam User 1
After playing the first and now second games in the Test series, there is a definite ramp-up which manifests in several unexpected ways. It's clear that the answers from this game are referring back to those from the first. While that game makes sure to ask if the player has first experienced the original game, it doesn't make mention that any files are being imported, but I suspect the answers from the first title are being brought into the analysis of the second.
This game is very clever, and though simplistic in style (despite that I feel there is a lot that I'm missing out on), is surprisingly engaging. There were times while playing, that the lines between the game and my reality, sitting here at home, began to blur; to peek under the unassuming cover of the game, leads one to peek under the cover of our own mind, and indeed, our claimed 'flesh & bone' material existence.
The eerie environment of the first game's room screen, and the character interactions of Fate, hint at a deeper lore that may be difficult, even impossible to breach. This is a very unique game, thanks to the dev team for a thought-provoking gaming experience, and I'm looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy that I hope to play this evening. Much love.
Cheers!
(Edited briefly after uploading, to add something that I forgot to mention: the 'blanket statement' that began the final summary, was deeply touching, and the poetry of the words given by Fate, by the devs, moved me greatly. Thank you for that. It was something I desperately needed to hear.)
The Secret Word given, is 'Grateful'.
Steam User 1
talented. i also think that this test was not as accurate as the first test. but i do appreciate giving fate a character, i like their attitude