i know the game came out for PC last year, but the recently released switch port has been getting some really high praise from critics, thought i'd make a thread to highlight them.
Metacritic (88)
OpenCritic (88)
GoNintendo (no score, video):
Nintendo Life (10/10):
Nintendo World Report (9.5/10, video):
GameGrin (9.5/10):
GameSpot (9/10):
Pure Nintendo (9/10):
Everyeye.it (9/10, review in Italian):
Bonus Stage (9/10):
Metro GameCentral (8/10):
Nintenderos (8/10, review in Spanish):
Meristation (8/10, review in Spanish):
Metacritic (88)
OpenCritic (88)
GoNintendo (no score, video):
A Short Hike is a wonderful adventure that never overstays its welcome. The world is filled with intrigue, and the ending helps paint a picture of what will happen when you move on. The calming atmosphere ensured that I stayed glued to my screen, and never wanted to step away. There's a lot of beauty in how A Short Hike let's you explore the game as you see fit. No matter what personal goals you give yourself, the final destination is an experience you won't soon forget.
Nintendo Life (10/10):
A Short Hike is a fat-free experience from top to bottom – or should we say bottom to top? It's the kind of game that makes us just sigh with happiness when we recall our time with it, and even having played it through to its ostensible conclusion multiple times, we know for a fact there are still things to see and do on that mountain. What we have here is something of an apotheosis – a milestone in indie games akin to Cave Story, or Spelunky. The very best bits of multiple game genres, stripped of all padding and bloat, mixed perfectly into a delicious video game stew that only gets richer and richer the more you play. An exploration in every sense of the word, A Short Hike is cute without being twee, challenging without being obnoxious, and emotional without being cloying. A landmark game for all ages. Don't miss this one.
Nintendo World Report (9.5/10, video):
A Short Hike is a game I can recommend to anyone without hesitation. It's perfect for new players, looking to play something for a short while, but also respects experienced players by giving them the freedom to play the game however they choose. The charm the game brings to the table is reason enough for me to return time and time again to this world. It's a feel-good zenlike game and I'm so incredibly happy that I can now return to this world at any time on the Switch. Finally it is only A Short Hike away.
GameGrin (9.5/10):
Honestly, I cannot recommend A Short Hike enough. It's a breath of fresh air in a game industry that's oversaturated with 40-hour, open-world epics and battle royales. It surpassed my expectations in every way, nailing nearly every aspect of its execution in a way that makes me fall in love with indie games all over again. Some may complain that it ends too soon, but I was personally fulfilled with the game exactly how it is.
GameSpot (9/10):
Many games often aspire to deliver more, sometimes bartering in dizzying excesses--be it in high-octane action or through big, sweeping narratives that thrust you into a heroic position. But it's the diminutive tales and everyday experiences of A Short Hike that give the game its comforting, even pastoral allure. It's about seeking quiet communion with nature even as you make your umpteenth hike towards the peak, or finding contentment in stumbling upon tinier, quaint scenes. It proposes that even the smallest and most mundane of vignettes can be as enthralling as grandiose universes and narratives of more ambitious games. As I embark on yet another leisurely trek after ascending the summit of Hawk Peak, I can't help but heartily agree.
Pure Nintendo (9/10):
A Short Hike is a game the whole family can love. It's an homage to classics while still very much it's own release. There is much to explore, fun characters to interact with, and the entirety of the title just had me smiling. Carve out a couple of hours in your day, curl up with some 'Strawberries and Toast,' and give A Short Hike a play. You won't regret it.
Everyeye.it (9/10, review in Italian):
A Short Hike is a delightful experience: simple, contained, collected in ambitions, yet so full of character and emotion.
Bonus Stage (9/10):
If there's one word that this game can be described as is 'charming', the game is a masterful indie title and I enjoyed almost every second of it. With its price and short playtime, if you see the trailer or this review and say to yourself "hmm that looks alright" then jump on it, A Short Hike is an indie at its best.
Metro GameCentral (8/10):
An utterly charming and perfectly paced mini-adventure that packs in more character, emotion, and sense of wonder than most 30 hour epics.
Nintenderos (8/10, review in Spanish):
A Short Hike is a very short and beautiful experience, offering highly polished mechanics that perfectly mimic the friendlier side of Breath of the Wild.
Meristation (8/10, review in Spanish):
A Short Hike is a Little treasure. Simple, but simple enough to make you feel alive and fresh while flying or discovering new things in this far away island where everything makes sense. You learn new things, abilities and mechanics during the experience, and the result is just beautiful and delightful. Too short, but an unforgettable journey.
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