We Happy Few review thread

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

https://www.destructoid.com/review-we-happy-few-515988.phtml 5/10

https://twinfinite.net/2018/08/we-happy-few-review 3/5

https://www.gamespew.com/2018/08/we-happy-few-review/ 6/10

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/08/09/we-happy-few-review/ 6/10

http://www.bazicenter.com/we-happy-few/review-we-happy-few/ 6/10

https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/we-happy-few-review/ 3.5/5

https://www.gameinformer.com/review/we-happy-few/the-high-is-worth-the-comedown 7.8/10

https://www.gamesradar.com/we-happy...mare-thats-basically-social-anxiety-the-game/ 8/10

https://www.shacknews.com/article/106643/we-happy-few-review-a-decadent-dystopia 8/10

https://www.windowscentral.com/we-happy-few-xbox-pc-review 4.5/5

https://www.gameskinny.com/ijdri/we-happy-few-release-review-a-stealth-survival-diamond-in-the-rough 9/10

https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/9/17669136/we-happy-few-review-xbox-one-playstation-4-windows-pc

Perhaps this is what makes We Happy Few so unusual. It is beautifully, carefully written. The words that come out of this game are better than anything I can recall in even the best narrative adventures. The script has clearly been elevated to a place of prime importance. It's been honed by writers and actors working together to create a coherent universe that's as frightening as any hellscape dreamed up in more lavish fantasies. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to play, you've found it.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-08-09-we-happy-few-review

An ambitious, stylish and savage takedown of British hubris, but clunky crafting, collecting and combat make for a somewhat dull game.

https://stevivor.com/reviews/we-happy-few-review-the-game-ive-always-wanted/

That said, I can't help but think that early access has potentially soured the experience for those who were as excited for this game years and years ago as I was. If you're in that group, I implore you to give the game another try — it's certainly worth reconsidering.

Shelbyville Milhouse · Aug 9, 2018

*few

Curious to see what this game even is now, haven't followed it since the EA launch

Cikay · Aug 9, 2018

We Happy View Refew thread

Judge · Aug 9, 2018

Fixed title :P

ghostcrew · Aug 9, 2018

Eek. Got this on my rental queue.

Polygon review seems pretty positive?

Perhaps this is what makes We Happy Few so unusual. It is beautifully, carefully written. The words that come out of this game are better than anything I can recall in even the best narrative adventures. The script has clearly been elevated to a place of prime importance. It's been honed by writers and actors working together to create a coherent universe that's as frightening as any hellscape dreamed up in more lavish fantasies. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to play, you've found it.

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

"We Happy Few is a game of high highs and low lows. It's certainly far from perfect, with questionable stealth mechanics, sometimes derivative gameplay, and a lack of polish that intrudes on the fun. However, it also offers a totally unique world full of interesting characters and places."

3.5/5

https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/we-happy-few-review/

Judge said:
Fixed title :P

Haha, thanks.

Deleted member 39587 · Aug 9, 2018

a 5 and a 9. lmao

MegaSackman · Aug 9, 2018

So it seems the story it's incredible.

I'll keep an eye on the game.

Theorry · Aug 9, 2018

8/10
https://www.gamesradar.com/we-happy...mare-thats-basically-social-anxiety-the-game/

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

3/5

After completing all three story acts, I found that I enjoyed the journey the game took me on, but I was also overwhelmingly relieved that it was finally over. At the end of the day, We Happy Few leaves me feeling conflicted. I don't ever want to put myself through that resource management slog ever again, but I can't discount its sharp wit and captivating writing either. Ultimately, I can't bring myself to give We Happy Few a wholehearted recommendation for the average player. This is a game that will test your patience, and if you're willing to stick it out, you'll be rewarded with a good story that was only let down by weird design decisions and flawed execution.

https://twinfinite.net/2018/08/we-happy-few-review

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-08-09-we-happy-few-review

An ambitious, stylish and savage takedown of British hubris, but clunky crafting, collecting and combat make for a somewhat dull game.

Deleted member 39587 · Aug 9, 2018

What I get from the reviews is that MS now has an incredibly talented narrative studio at their hands.

Judge · Aug 9, 2018

Fairly polarizing so far, as I expected. Some 8 and 9s and then some 5 and 6s

Bobsworth · Aug 9, 2018

It got a 6/10 from GameSpew

https://www.gamespew.com/2018/08/we-happy-few-review/

Theorry · Aug 9, 2018

After disliking We Happy Few in Early Access I was half-expecting to loathe it at launch, and there is a lot that I loathe about it: the lumpy brawling, the showers of trinkets that usually amount to nothing, the branching scenarios that only make you yearn for Dishonored's vertical mazes and chaining abilities. But for everything I dislike, there is an element of the universe and writing that grabs me by the ears. A series of damning jokes about Brutalism, that architectural aesthetic so beloved of dystopian storytellers. A series of quests that take the piss out of Macbeth. The use of quizshow formats and Simon Says to root out non-conformists. Uncle Jack's impersonation of Mary Queen of Scots. And above all, the way these shift and expand as you interrogate them from the perspectives of some very different people, in the course of an often deranged, but very serious and multi-faceted interrogation of history and hubris. I'm not sure the game is worth your time, but if you can find the time, you'll find much to ponder.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-08-09-we-happy-few-review

the7egend · Aug 9, 2018

This game is reviewing all over the place, a few high scores a few low ball scores.

Karak · Aug 9, 2018

Mine for ACG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Y4nqfdoFQ&lc=UgzLHyQEXX0Ea_6YNBV4AaABAg

Wait for Sale
Too many tech issues, quest issues, balance problems to suggest running out. That being said there are some massive highlights. The story stuff is actually quite interesting and a TON of it.

ekim · Aug 9, 2018

https://stevivor.com/reviews/we-happy-few-review-the-game-ive-always-wanted/

That said, I can't help but think that early access has potentially soured the experience for those who were as excited for this game years and years ago as I was. If you're in that group, I implore you to give the game another try — it's certainly worth reconsidering.

Stay tuned for our full review after we complete the retail version of We Happy Few, which will be updated in time and remain at this very URL.

https://www.shacknews.com/article/106643/we-happy-few-review-a-decadent-dystopia
8/10

Most of all, it's trying something new that we really haven't had much experience with, and to fantastic effect. If you're as terrified of a dystopian society as I am but also endlessly fascinated by it, then We Happy Few is for you. Just be sure not to forget your Joy! We wouldn't want you labeled as a Downer, now would we?

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

The story seems to be the high, the gameplay the low for most reviewers.

Expy · Aug 9, 2018

Few will be happy with the game it seems.

Looks like this solidifies the 'wait for heavy discount' decision I made.

ekim · Aug 9, 2018

GameInformer: 7.75/10
https://www.gameinformer.com/review/we-happy-few/the-high-is-worth-the-comedown

While We Happy Few is dragged down by irritating missions, scarce-but-necessary resources, and technical blips from time to time, it's a fun adventure that combines an eerie atmosphere and a gripping narrative to great effect.

Clark Zuckerberg · Aug 9, 2018

Was really hoping this could be a knockout hit for MS, but outside of the narrative it doesn't sound so hot.

JamboGT · Aug 9, 2018

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/08/09/we-happy-few-review/
6/10

There's a huge amount of potential in this dystopian 1960s drug trip, but ultimately it starts to feel frustrating quite quickly. Every time We Happy Few draws you in with an interesting tidbit about the world or the character you are playing as it's scuppered by the systems fighting against you. It just becomes frustrating and makes a potentially immersive experience an irritating exercise in dealing with the game mistaking your intentions. Much like the dystopian world in which it is set, We Happy Few never feels quite right.

Frobary · Aug 9, 2018

Our review is up:
http://www.bazicenter.com/we-happy-few/review-we-happy-few/

Score: 6/10

Theorry · Aug 9, 2018

labpleb said:
What I get from the reviews is that MS now has an incredibly talented narrative studio at their hands.

Yeah seems like it.

Dierce · Aug 9, 2018

Will this game be on Game Pass at launch or has that not been announced?

Kolbe1894 · Aug 9, 2018

Dierce said:
Will this game be on Game Pass at launch or has that not been announced?

Nah, this isn't MS publish game.

Box · Aug 9, 2018

Karak said:
Mine for ACG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Y4nqfdoFQ&lc=UgzLHyQEXX0Ea_6YNBV4AaABAg

Wait for Sale
Too many tech issues, quest issues, balance problems to suggest running out. That being said there are some massive highlights. The story stuff is actually quite interesting and a TON of it.

Thanks. Gonna watch now but it's looking like it's lining up with my expectations, which is sad to say given the potential.

Edit holy shit that frame rate drop on distant NPCs ugh. I can forgive that shit in EDF with 70 fucking giant ants on the screen but this is gross. really close cut off too.

Deleted member 18951 · Aug 9, 2018

So if I bought this game when it was in Game Preview a couple of E3's ago I dont need to do anything else other than press start and I get this new narrative experience?

galv · Aug 9, 2018

Sounds like compelling writing marred by game ruining awful gameplay from some of those reviews. I wonder if the devs will continue to iron out the gameplay in future patches. Might be a good game to sit on.

Dierce · Aug 9, 2018

Kolbe1894 said:
Nah, this isn't MS publish game.

Oh I see now. Thanks!

Journey · Aug 9, 2018

the7egend said:
This game is reviewing all over the place, a few high scores a few low ball scores.

Sounds like it's not for everyone, but this summary sounds pretty amazing to me:

Perhaps this is what makes We Happy Few so unusual. It is beautifully, carefully written. The words that come out of this game are better than anything I can recall in even the best narrative adventures. The script has clearly been elevated to a place of prime importance. It's been honed by writers and actors working together to create a coherent universe that's as frightening as any hellscape dreamed up in more lavish fantasies. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to play, you've found it.

Deleted member 8196 · Aug 9, 2018

Clark Zuckerberg said:
Was really hoping this could be a knockout hit for MS, but outside of the narrative it doesn't sound so hot.

This has nothing to do with MS, is still a Compulsion Games title published by Gearbox.

Zips · Aug 9, 2018

Mine for TGN:
http://totalgamingnetwork.com/conte...rogress-We-Happy-Few-TGN-Total-Gaming-Network

Review in progress since I just flat out ran out of time, so I have not assigned it a score yet. It's a pretty long game and I tend to get sidetracked as it is with exploring.

So far, what I have played I've enjoyed quite a bit. The story has been very compelling so far.

Brown Intruder · Aug 9, 2018

Clark Zuckerberg said:
Was really hoping this could be a knockout hit for MS, but outside of the narrative it doesn't sound so hot.

They are not the publishers though

Shauni · Aug 9, 2018

Sounds like the story is good, but seeing the reviews talk about resource slogs turns me off. I got no time for that shit unless there's a difficulty level that renders it moot.

THEVOID · Aug 9, 2018

Clark Zuckerberg said:
Was really hoping this could be a knockout hit for MS, but outside of the narrative it doesn't sound so hot.

MS has nothing to do with this.

OG_Thrills · Aug 9, 2018

67 on meta is a little surprising

http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/we-happy-few

Certinfy · Aug 9, 2018

Ouch. This alongside no hype makes me think this is going to bomb very hard.

ghostcrew · Aug 9, 2018

Clark Zuckerberg said:
Was really hoping this could be a knockout hit for MS, but outside of the narrative it doesn't sound so hot.

This isn't really a Microsoft game. They own the studio yeah but it's published by Gearbox and is multiplatform.

Clark Zuckerberg · Aug 9, 2018

Stygr said:
This has nothing to do with MS, is still a Compulsion Games title published by Gearbox.

I really only meant it because they gave it so much PR at their events it's associated with MS and Xbox even though it's not exclusive. I own a PS4 and didn't even know it was coming to PS4 until last week.

Starlatine · Aug 9, 2018

good to know the story is good at least, gives hope for their future titles.

when i played the first version of we happy few, gameplay was super annoying and just not fun. despite them claiming to completely rework the game from the "survival" first draft, i doubted things would change that much. seems like i was right.

Deleted member 29939 · Aug 9, 2018

Game nailed what I wanted it to nail it seems. I'll be alone here in my corner stoked and impatiently waiting for my copy lol

THEVOID · Aug 9, 2018

Dierce said:
Will this game be on Game Pass at launch or has that not been announced?

Nope

Karak · Aug 9, 2018

Box said:
Thanks. Gonna watch now but it's looking like it's lining up with my expectations, which is sad to say given the potential.

Hey for me at least. A couple patches and we could be in a very good place. But right now...nada

FelipeMGM · Aug 9, 2018

As far as I'm aware, only PC codes were sent for reviews, so hearing tech issues for this version makes me kinda unease for consoles...

SuikerBrood · Aug 9, 2018

Dierce said:
Will this game be on Game Pass at launch or has that not been announced?

Nope, it won't. This game is not published by Microsoft but by Gearbox. So it's their call.

Deleted member 39587 · Aug 9, 2018

Certinfy said:
Ouch. This alongside no hype makes me think this is going to bomb very hard.

maybe but at least it won't ruin the studio.

cw_sasuke · Aug 9, 2018

labpleb said:
What I get from the reviews is that MS now has an incredibly talented narrative studio at their hands.

That's your take from the mixed reviews ? Weird.

Even if that's the case or likely...that's not what those scores are telling me lol.

Doukou · Aug 9, 2018

Can't wait for the movie.

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