Ameagari no Hanaby
- September 22, 2018
- Enigmatic Network
Get on Steam"Ameagari no Hanaby" is a single-player 2D-action game with a squirrel-girl named Hanaby as the protagonist. The game features unique worlds, fantastic music, and a mild story, making it accessible for players of all ages. Hanaby's objectives include hitting enemies with fireworks and using them for gliding, offering a new and exhilarating experience. The game offers both story and speedrun modes, with three independent save files and support for both keyboard and gamepad inputs. Hanaby's journey takes her through Retro Rainforest, where she must become an 'adult' squirrel.
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Reviews
- Ameagari no Hanaby features adorable characters and charming visuals, making it a delightful experience.
- The gameplay is enjoyable with a unique firework mechanic that allows for creative platforming and combat.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with catchy and fitting music that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the difficulty to be low, especially during the first playthrough, which could be a drawback for those seeking a challenge.
- There are reports of technical issues, such as graphical problems on certain systems, which may hinder the experience for some players.
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's music has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and playful soundtracks, with standout tracks like "x-rated xanadu" being particularly memorable. Reviewers highlight the charming and optimistic atmosphere created by the music, which enhances the overall experience and encourages players to consider purchasing the soundtrack. Overall, the composition is seen as a significant factor in the game's appeal, making it a delightful auditory experience.
“The soundtrack to this game is quite enjoyable.”
“Like Hirokazu Ando's excellent Kirby soundtracks, Ameagari's OST is fun, catchy, and playful, but isn't afraid to get serious in the later levels.”
“Mr. Aaaa's music is very charming and fits well in many levels.”
“The OST and sound can be heard, but there's just a white screen, nothing else.”
“Really puts the background in background music, with one stage and song being an absolute standout banger: [spoiler]x-rated xanadu[/spoiler].”
“This fireworks-themed indie platformer is buried so deep in the Steam store that it's practically invisible, and I came across it by chance on the soundtrack composer's Bandcamp page.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Ameagari no hanabi features a mild yet charming story centered around Hanaby, a squirrel girl and amateur pyrotechnician, on a quest to uncover the cause of endless rain. While the narrative is simple and somewhat underwritten, it complements the game's focus on fireworks and offers a cute, enjoyable experience that resonates with players. Overall, the story serves as a light backdrop to the engaging gameplay.
“You're Hanaby, a squirrel girl and amateur pyrotechnician, on a quest to find what's causing endless rain to fall.”
“A very cute game, with adorable animals, and a simple and beautiful story.”
“The story of it is short, but not close to non-existent, and I find it amusing.”
“Hanaby is an action platformer with a story theme of growing up and a gameplay theme of fireworks.”
“Even the story, while underwritten, has grown on me.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Ameagari no Hanabi offers satisfying and fluid gameplay with a unique "floaty" jump mechanic and the use of fireworks for combat and gliding, though the glide feature is limited to handheld fireworks. While the gameplay is generally casually challenging, players may find the final boss particularly difficult without significant upgrades and weapon changes. Overall, it provides a worthwhile experience for casual gamers, though individual enjoyment may vary.
“Ameagari no Hanabi indeed delivers a mild story, but with very satisfying gameplay!”
“The mechanics of the game involve a floaty jump, and using your fireworks to defeat enemies and glide.”
“Gameplay is casually challenging, particularly the final boss, where it's nearly impossible to beat without plenty of HP and MP upgrades, and you'll change weapons frequently during the battle.”
“The mechanics of the game involve a 'floaty' jump, and using your fireworks to defeat enemies and glide.”
“Although, this glide mechanic is only available to 'handheld' fireworks.”
“Worth the money for casual gameplay, up to the point where you have to fight the final boss... but, your mileage may vary.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn 2D style, featuring colorful and bright visuals with smooth animations. Players appreciate the cute character designs and the varied themes of different worlds, highlighting the overall artistic quality as a standout aspect of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful, but my highlight of this game is the OST made by ああああ, which is amazing.”
“It features hand-drawn 2D graphics and a lot of super cute character designs.”
“Graphics are incredibly cute and colorful, animations are smooth, characters are well-defined and varied, and each different world has a great, varied theme.”
“I asked for help around, and people told me to use a Japanese locale, reinstall my drivers, run the game in compatibility mode, and reinstall the game. The only thing that worked was to remove all graphical drivers, and somehow the game could run, but barely.”
“The fix was rather simple: if you're using an NVIDIA graphics card, use (or download) the NVIDIA Control Panel. Open 'Adjust desktop size and position', then enable 'Aspect ratio' and check the option that allows the setting to override scaling modes from any program or game.”
“The graphics are colorful and bright, but they lack depth and detail, making the overall experience feel flat.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming characters and humorous dialogues that include a mix of lighthearted and adult humor, particularly in world 7. Players appreciate the witty jokes and the entertaining interactions, which enhance the overall experience alongside the engaging gameplay elements.
“The game has adorable characters, a lot of different fireworks to try out, surprisingly humorous dialogues, and solid soundtracks.”
“Every new level introduces a new variety of obstacles and enemies, hidden power-ups that need some tricks to obtain, and characters that make very funny jokes!”
“Dialogues are funny, with a hint of adult humor, especially in one level where it's full of it (World 7).”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability despite its short length, featuring a New Game+ mode that increases difficulty with each run, as well as a speedrun mode and opportunities to discover missed upgrades. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs to enhance their experience and challenge themselves.
“Certainly a short game, but not lacking in replay value, as after completing the game, there is a New Game Plus mode every time you complete the game (which increases the damage you take with each run), along with a speedrun mode with the first completion.”
“It is short, but has replayability with finding the upgrades you missed, New Game Plus, and speedrun mode.”
“The main content here is the game's replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming character designs, featuring hand-drawn 2D graphics that contribute to a delightful visual experience. However, the reviews do not provide significant insights into the depth or progression of character development within the gameplay.
“It's a really chill game with some of the cutest character designs I have ever seen!”
“It features hand-drawn 2D graphics and a lot of super cute character designs.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and cheerful ambiance, highlighted by upbeat music, colorful settings, and engaging characters that contribute to an overall sense of optimism.
“It has a very happy atmosphere, with its optimistic music, the many colors that the settings have, and the characters with which you interact.”
