Hoa

"Hoa proves that you don’t need clever puzzles or wild boss fights to succeed as a platformer."

"Hoa doesn’t want to be a challenging, head-scratching puzzle adventure, and that’s okay. What it provides a gorgeously designed experience with a brilliantly executed soundtrack. The gameplay never hinders the player’s progression through this beautiful world made even more immersive …"

"Overall, Hoa was quite the treat. The game could be finished in one sitting, which will understandably be too short for a lot of gamers, but the price tag should be easy enough on the pocket to enjoy a relaxing …"

"Hoa is beautiful, but too serene for its own good."

"Hoa is a sweet and light story, which systematically avoids complicating things too much to remain an adventure within everyone&s;s reach - missing out on a few opportunities to challenge the players, while managing to maintain a good pace from …"

"Did I enjoy the game? I did. Do I want to play it again? Maybe; only for the settings and the soundtrack. And the question that leaves me reticent is this: Hoa would offer pretty much the same as a …"

"Hoa is like a magic fairy tale with a great OST and splendid illustrations, but it&s;s too easy and not suitable for every modern player."

"Hoa is a peaceful experience that makes sure not to overstay its welcome. The environments are gorgeous, the gameplay is neat, and the soundtrack is captivating. More than anything, it makes me excited for what we’ll get from developer Skrollcat …"

"Hoa is one of the best-looking games I have ever played. Each aspect has been stunningly designed, creating a luscious and captivating world. Areas are varied with new mechanics periodically introduced to ensure the game has a nice sense of …"

"Hoa is short and contains rather basic platforming and flawed controls. However, Hoa is also one of the most beautiful video games ever made, with preposterously strong visuals and music that will be remembered for years to come. It&s;s up …"

"Hoa could be the perfect fit, not to mention an excellent way of building admiration for the dying world around us."

"After playing multiple high-octane adventures, I took a step back on my adventures with Hoa. Instead of incentivizing challenging endeavours or tricky puzzles, Hoa encapsulates natural beauty and fulfilling adventures. Does this offer a breath of fresh air? Or was …"

"Ah, the struggle to properly evaluate games that aren&s;t really made for you personally as the target audience..."

"It&s;s safe to say that I think Hoa is an absolutely outstanding game. My childhood self would be shrieking with glee at this game as it is everything you could possibly wish for out of a nature based puzzle platformer. …"

"As a sidecroller platformer, Hoa offers a cheerful journey through various natural landscapes with hand-drawn graphics in the flawless Ghibili style, peppered with a spectacularly good soundtrack that fits the game&s;s mood at all times."

"Hoa takes players on a magical puzzle adventure."

"Hoa is a lovely little game that pretty much anyone of any age can enjoy. It&s;s not trying to do something new, but rather whisk you off on a short, beautiful adventure full of positivity."

"Hoa is one of the only games I’ve recently played where my 70-year-old, non-gamer dad felt comfortable enough to play. It’s because of its simplicity and how approachable it is that makes Hoa the kind of game that anyone can …"

"HOA feels like a welcomed distraction from the momentous day-to-day life. It transported me away from the bustling city of LA and dropped into a nature-filled wonderland that brought peace and tranquility. While its bite-size 3 hour run time and …"

"I love this game. I love it so much that I just finished it and I can’t wait to play it again. There is nothing about this game that I would change, and I am honoured to have been able …"

"Hoa is the perfect choice for those looking for a light, simple and great storytelling experience that holds our attention for approximately two hours. Such simplicity and lack of challenges may not appeal to non-casual gamers, but they should still …"

"Hoa is a wondrous adventure that can easily be consumed in a day. It&s;ll make you forget about your troubles as the soundtrack lifts you up. Even its climax isn&s;t particularly intense, but the last level is a great change …"

"Hoa proposes an intense experience, sensitive and full of subtleties, a fun and comfortable fairy tale. With a very short duration by today&s;s standards, it never gets to explore all its potential in terms of gameplay, but it is touching, …"

"Hoa comes and goes like a spring breeze: pleasant and comforting. But maybe you&s;ll forget about the experience before long. If the meaning of life is the path rather than the final destination, perhaps there is a lesson here. However, …"

"Young players still green to the simple story ideas and to platforming fundamentals will find absolute magic in Hoa. The orchestral score and hand-painted backdrops have the power to whisk imaginations away like nothing else. The tried-and-true design of a …"

"Hoa is a lavish visual feast with a lack of mechanics to match"

"Hoa is a spirited adventure with a relaxing atmosphere. While I wish it were longer for its launch price (with optional challenges), I&s;m confident I&s;ll replay it. The desirable aesthetics combined with goal-driven gameplay are too enjoyable a combination. Did …"

"Hoa is a beautiful but brief puzzle-platform adventure that&s;s all chilling and no killing."

"Hoa is a lovely little game which is not trying to do something new or even slightly challenging but actually is very delightful for a nice evening on your couch that can whisk you off on a beautiful adventure full …"

"Despite a non-existent and samey plot, Hoa offers a great, beautiful experience with tiny details that engulfed me into its world."

"Hoa may not offer much gameplay or narrative, but for those willing to savor the relaxed experience, Hoa’s beautiful art and sweeping music can whisk you away for a short, lovely jaunt through a magical world."

"If the last levels are more daring in terms of mechanisms and staging, even if it means going beyond the framework (theoretically dedicated to youth), they still arouse a feeling of déjà vu. In just two hours, this form of …"