Hauntii
May 23, 2024
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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Critic Reviews (25)
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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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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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60.0
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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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90.0
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65.0
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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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85.0
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78.0
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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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75.0
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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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85.0
Gameplay
70.0
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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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75.0
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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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65.0
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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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80.0
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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 …"
Read original review"An undeniably unique adventure that mixes together some unexpected elements and just hits differently"
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20.0
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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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85.0
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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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80.0
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90.0
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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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95.0
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85.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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65.0
"While hauntingly beautiful and fun for a good while, your time at Eternity unfortunately overstays its welcome eventually."
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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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85.0
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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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80.0
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75.0
Story
85.0
"Possess ladybirds and rollercoasters in Moonloop Games&s; quirky, inventive take on the afterlife"
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30.0
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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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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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78.0
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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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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 …"
Read original review"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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25.0
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25.0
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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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