- July 5, 2016
- Happion Labs
- 10h median play time
Energy Hook
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
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Energy Hook is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Happion Labs and was released on July 5, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.
From the inventor of the acclaimed web-swinging movement in *Spider-Man 2* comes the extreme sport of the future! Swing on a line of pure energy to perform death-defying stunts and insane parkour moves!
- The swinging mechanics are exhilarating and provide a satisfying sense of speed and freedom, reminiscent of classic Spider-Man games.
- The game offers a variety of challenges and environments, allowing for creative exploration and skill development.
- Despite its rough edges, the game is fun and engaging, especially for players who enjoy parkour-style gameplay.
- The game feels unfinished, with many levels poorly designed and lacking polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Controls can be confusing and cumbersome, particularly for new players, making it difficult to master the mechanics.
- The graphics and overall presentation are lacking, which detracts from the immersive experience and can make the game feel dated.
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The gameplay in "Energy Hook" is highly praised for its refined swinging mechanics, reminiscent of the beloved mechanics from "Spider-Man 2," offering a satisfying and exhilarating experience. Players appreciate the depth and challenge of mastering the mechanics, which allow for a variety of tricks and high-speed traversal in an open-world setting. While some feel the game is still a work in progress, the core gameplay is engaging and encourages exploration and skill improvement.
“It's a really fun, ultra-refined, beautiful looking game that deserves the acclaim it got on a mechanical level.”
“The swing/jump/wall run/tricks mechanics work well and will be satisfying to improve at.”
“With improved depth and realism, and mechanics, the game successfully creates a parkour game that has such an amazing sense of speed and flow that even after completing all the challenges you will be booting up Energy Hook just to continue to fly around.”
“Still feels unfinished, even though solid web-slinging mechanics are there.”
“Even the positive reviews have less than 10 hours of gameplay time.”
“At present this is more about finding your way to a challenge and trying to master the swinging mechanic.”
Energy Hook Review
A blend of Spider-Man and Tony Hawk, Energy Hook is the kind of old-school Activision-inspired outing that any millennial should be able to enjoy. Unfortunately, the execution's just not there, and cumbersome controls coupled with some real lousy presentation mean that this is a swing and a miss we're sad to say.
30%Review: Energy Hook
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
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Energy Hook is a platformer game with science fiction theme.
Energy Hook is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.
On average players spend around 10 hours playing Energy Hook.
Energy Hook was released on July 5, 2016.
Energy Hook was developed by Happion Labs.
Energy Hook has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
Energy Hook is a single player game.
Similar games include STORROR Parkour Pro, Grapple, Windlands, Eternity Egg, Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game and others.