Hauntii

Hauntii

May 23, 2024

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Play as Hauntii, a naive but brave ghost on a relentless quest for answers. A mysterious race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians, guides lost souls to an ominous central tower where they appear to ascend to a higher plane. They look like angels, but no one really knows who …

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport May 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

64.0

"When reflecting on my time with Hauntii, I think about the music and the art, and less so on how it played. Hauntii is a breathtaking experience, but it just doesn&s;t do enough with it. This game makes a compelling …"

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Alleef Ashaari Kakuchopurei May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

64.0

"Pairing the bullet hell twin-stick shooting with a slow contemplative story and emphasis on puzzles is a strange combination, but Hauntii makes it work. It has its flaws, but the hauntingly beautiful visuals make the Hauntii a game that is …"

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Asura Kagawa GamesCreed May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Those who aren&s;t into unusual indie games probably won&s;t enjoy Hauntii. Although it falls short in executing each genre it aims to combine, it does provide a relaxing experience that might be enjoyable for short periods. It is a gratifying …"

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps May 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"Hauntii is absolutely one of a kind, despite the familiarity players may latch on to. Moonloop Games creates a title focused on exploration that is visually riveting and packed with attention to detail. Incorporating puzzles both obtuse and clever, frustration …"

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Clint Morrison, Jr. The Punished Backlog May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"Hauntii is a beautiful game that often gets in the way of its own contemplated brilliance. It is the game’s quieter moments that will stick with me long after the credits have rolled. At its best, the game presents an …"

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine May 2024
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"A uniquely styled adventure, with game mechanics that are not new but used in a constructive and entertaining way. Narration, direction and soundtrack contribute to a rich experience that will steal your heart away."

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Fabrice Henz GAMES.CH May 2024
79.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Hauntii is certainly stunningly gorgeous and can make you feel incredibly smart whenever you find and solve one of its many puzzles. Unfortunately the game demands you to find and solve almost all of those puzzles which isn’t always easy …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Hauntii is an indie title that goes beyond a simple twin-stick shooter, offering a rich experience of exploration and puzzle solving in an immersive world. The little ghost&s;s unique ability to possess objects and creatures brings creativity to challenges, instilling …"

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Jolien Mauritsz Gameliner May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

"Hauntii is an emotional game that takes a bit of time to get going, but if you give it a chance, it&s;s definitely worth it. The game may not have the most extensive gameplay, but the story and emotions more …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

38.0

"While its lacking narrative and world-building comes off a missed opportunity that, despite momentary hints, never properly materializes, Hauntii and Moonloop Games&s; admiration and understanding of collectathon-styled adventures is what keeps this latest journey through the afterlife feeling anything but …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2024
84.0 /100

"An undeniably unique adventure that mixes together some unexpected elements and just hits differently"

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Kate Gray Nintendo Life May 2024
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

70.0

"Hauntii is so beautiful that it&s;s heartbreaking not to be able to recommend it right now. We can tell that it&s;s made with love, but love isn&s;t enough to overlook its flaws. We hope that the developers manage to fix …"

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Marcus Stewart Game Informer May 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Though Hauntii offers simplistic shooter pleasure, my favorite moments didn’t involve blowing targets to smithereens. The voice-less story of the ghost gradually regaining precious memories only to be faced with surrendering them to crossover touched me at points. I enjoyed …"

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Mark Nielsen VGChartz May 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"The creative fun of Super Mario Odyssey blends with the beauty of Ori to create one of this year’s indie gems."

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Moiz Banoori eXputer May 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"Hauntii is an adorable ghostly tale that may not terrify you but it will haunt you for a long time, with its incredible lasting impression."

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Nairon Santos de Morais GameLuster May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"While hauntingly beautiful and fun for a good while, your time at Eternity unfortunately overstays its welcome eventually."

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Nate Shearer NextPlay May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

81.0

"Despite its very frustrating minor game design decisions, the rest of Hauntii is a genuine marvel. Despite the game’s shortcomings – its artistic direction, dynamic score, and strong but simple narrative create a truly immersive journey that deserves to be …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Hauntii has some flaws, but it&s;s short enough with enough unique ideas that I&s;d say it&s;s worth experiencing. The opening alone is a brilliant example of the type of artistic expression that games are capable of producing. Even if the …"

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Rick Lane Guardian May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Possess ladybirds and rollercoasters in Moonloop Games&s; quirky, inventive take on the afterlife"

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Steve Boxer VGC May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"A highly original indie action puzzler, with some wonderfully minimal visuals and a uniquely beguiling atmosphere."

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming May 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Despite some very minor bugbears holding back the experience, it&s;s hard to come away from Hauntii without feeling thoroughly delighted. The game is a testament to how much fluid and detailed art and animation and a great soundtrack can carry …"

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Vanessa Böttcher GamesFinest May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

79.0

"Hauntii is moving and thought-provoking without being forced. The game may not be particularly challenging, but it doesn&s;t have to be, because the focus is clearly elsewhere: beautiful images, a great soundtrack and an interesting story take you on a …"

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Vincent Ternida One More Game May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Hauntii is a short and sweet unique indie experience that provides a decent outing with its presentation, creepy cute visual style, and heartfelt story. It provides a decent enough challenge to explore and traverse its ethereal world. While collecting its …"

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Zachariah Warren Minimap May 2024
90.0 /100

"The art, the soundtrack, and the engaging gameplay are all testaments to the brilliance of indie games. Hauntii delivers an amazing experience without needing a large development team."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"A wonderful adventure inspired by 3D Super Mario games. It&s;s full of secrets which are well hidden and are meant to be discovered without any help. And it looks gorgeous too."

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