Kholat

Really nice Game.
- Nice Story
- Beautiful Atmosphere
- the Graphic is very nice
- Nice Ending
Yes, you might get lost at start but you will quickly figure out how the Map works.
Its a "short" game, so i recommend to wait for a sale :p

Kholat, a game rooted in the mysterious 1959 Dyatlov Pass incident where Russian students disappeared in the Ural Mountains.
It painted a chilling picture - the slashed tents, the students fleeing half-naked into the night, and the mysterious injuries suggesting a forceful end.
Yet, the initial experience left me somewhat disappointed. The eerie train yard setting felt barren and uninspiring after the tense introduction, dropping the excitement drastically.
After aimlessly roaming the yard for what felt like an eternity, the game finally shifted gears, placing me in the Ural Mountains amidst snow and biting winds.
Your mission? Unravel the fate of the students. But here's the twist: no fancy navigation tools, just a compass, a Russian map, and your wits to guide you.
This lack of hand-holding might deter some players accustomed to clear markers and guidance. Yet, for patient souls like mine, it heightened the feeling of isolation and uncertainty.
The eerie soundscape - howling wolves, haunting winds, creaking trees - kept me on edge. But the subtle storytelling through scattered notes and Sean Bean's narration added depth.
Kholat's visual storytelling, be it the burnt forests or ancient pillars, masterfully crafted an atmosphere of impending doom and seclusion.
It's not your typical survival horror; rather, an adventure intertwined with horror. The haunting environment almost plays the role of the antagonist. Any fan of mystery and horror in gaming should give it a go.

If you are interested in a horror game like Kholat but are not good at navigation and map reading, please don't get this game. There is no location indicator of your current position on the map. This sums up the majority of the negative reviews in Steam.
However, if you still want to try it, you can practice your map reading and landmark recognition in this game like real life. Don't depend on the stars though. You also need a sharp eyesight and an acute hearing, because all the collectibles are obtainable with these two.
The game is rather short and the story is average only. Some gamers insisted there is no story but I beg to differ. The horror is below par as well. Play the game for its snowy settings.
Rating: 58%

I really enjoyed this game cause of it's unique style of gameplay. I felt like i was in Firewatch but with a darker turn and more stuff to explore.

It was interesting finding all main things but the notes as well

I don't think i would change something to this game

GG and i loved playing it <3

It has almost no helping interface, besides a vague keybinding list of 3 actions tops and the movement controls are not as "athletic" or "nimble" as i'd like to have in a first person game (like half the actual speed on the trailer video). also, you are going to get LOST a LOT. But the game does his job: excellent ambient, a nice story, lots of thrills. just a good old horror game.

8/10
Beautiful scenery
Cool and mysterious story
Not too scary but still creepy
100% Completion: 5.2 Hours
Achievements difficulty: 3/10

It's quite okay. The atmosphere is quite chilling and it does give a good level of immersion. Sound design is the strongest point of the game, which will keep you always on the edge as you unveil the story of the ill-fated expedition.
Gameplay, though, feels slow and lack of direction might feel limiting. Easy to get lost and wander aimlessly.
Narration is also not done in the most common way, as you'll have to figure it out yourself by putting together all the puzzle pieces you'll gather.
Overall, it's good, but short.