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HAAK

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82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, monetization
82% User Score Based on 1,542 reviews

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HAAK is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Blingame and was released on August 24, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Haak is a single-player Platformer game with Metroidvania elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world with unique pixel graphics. As Haak, a traveler from the north, explore the land using your hook, dash, and charged slash to survive against dangerous mutants and dark forces. The hand-drawn retro-futuristic pixel world and intriguing story will keep you engaged through compelling gameplay and phenomenal music."

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,542 reviews
story136 positive mentions
stability29 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and well-crafted, providing a compelling narrative throughout the game.
  • The gameplay is phenomenal, with smooth mechanics that encourage exploration and rewarding combat.
  • The graphics are beautiful, with a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, particularly lag and freezing, especially after obtaining certain items.
  • Players are required to purchase the full version after completing the demo, which can be frustrating for those who want to continue playing.
  • The controls can be unresponsive or difficult to manage, particularly during boss fights and complex platforming sections.
  • story
    196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players appreciating the character development and multiple endings. While the overall plot is compelling, some users feel it could benefit from further refinement and additional content, particularly in the form of DLC. The combination of a rich storyline, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable gameplay makes it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape.

    • “The story is awesome with different endings; the skills are also very good and the backstory is fine. I finished the game with every ending possible and explored every hidden room. I really appreciate the game designers because this is one of the best games I've ever played.”
    • “The game is amazing! I like how creators put effort into experiencing the great art of platformer games. The storyline is epic, and I love when it comes to searching for more enchantment tools. The team did a great job, and I hope after bunker 444, 'Baak' is alive and waiting for Haak to meet up. That's a good ending overall!”
    • “This game is brilliant and has a good story and environment. The gameplay is 10/10, the graphics style is 10/10, even good for weak devices, the storyline is 10/10, and the boss fights are 10/10. The game price is good and deserved; I never played a game like that. It literally deserves more attention.”
    • “The music could've been better made to make the story and the moments more impactful.”
    • “Secondly, the story is obviously just made as long as it can be for the sake of revenue.”
    • “There's like, 3 hours of gameplay for every one plot point in the story.”
  • gameplay
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its fluid mechanics, engaging combat, and immersive world, making it a standout in the metroidvania genre. Players appreciate the responsive controls and the balance of challenge, with many noting the enjoyable exploration and puzzle-solving elements. However, some users have reported issues with lag and unresponsive menus, which slightly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is beautifully phenomenal.”
    • “Great gameplay, solid game mechanics, beautiful environment and fluid fighting.”
    • “This game is incredible, the platform levels, the mechanics, everything about it is so harmonious that it makes me want to play more.”
    • “If each and every world will have completion percentages, this feature makes the gameplay really frustrating because you always think you missed something and it just makes the whole experience unenjoyable.”
    • “Smooth game then after getting the gloves, the gameplay went downhill due to FPS drops and lag spikes during gameplay even after tweaking the settings to balance the lag spikes.”
    • “This is a great game and all, but when I try and do anything that takes me out of gameplay, it just freezes.”
  • graphics
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty, smoothness, and artistic style, with many users praising the pixelated visuals and immersive animations. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some have noted minor issues with controls and bugs that can detract from the otherwise stunning graphical presentation.

    • “The graphics are amazing, animation, and everything.”
    • “The graphics, the sprites, the textures, so good!”
    • “Absolutely amazing, the graphics, the smoothness, the everything.”
    • “If you update the game with armeabi-v7a support with low graphics etc. and it works on 32bit devices, I will change the rating to full positive!”
    • “The graphics, the sound, the history that it tells us... I'm fascinated.”
    • “Wow, didn't know mobile games reached this level of gameplay and graphics. I will definitely buy it.”
  • stability
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes when attempting to access menus, maps, or other in-game features. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the persistent glitches severely hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among players. Many hope for timely fixes to these critical bugs to enhance playability.

    • “There are some glitches that still haven't been fixed, so the game gets stuck at some points many times. Super easy mode turns off automatically, and you can't turn it on again no matter what you do.”
    • “Honestly speaking, the game is great, but the fact that it freezes up makes it almost impossible to play. You can't even access the important stuff in order to progress further, though the game really has great potential.”
    • “The game instantly freezes when I click anything on the home screen.”
  • optimization
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players praising its enjoyable gameplay and visuals while expressing frustration over performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices. Users report stuttering and lag that detracts from the experience, suggesting that while the game has potential, it requires significant optimization improvements to be fully playable across a wider range of devices. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game is fun but needs better performance tuning to enhance user experience.

    • “Very well optimized and overall design/aesthetics are wonderful.”
    • “Solid gameplay, very enjoyable, and well optimized.”
    • “Thanks for the optimization!”
    • “The game is very fun and I've cleared it more than once, but there is a big issue with the optimization.”
    • “I can tell this is a great game, despite not finishing the trial version yet, because of a major issue in performance, at least on my device (Redmi Note 10S).”
    • “Amazing platformer that gets ruined by poor performance/stutters; the stutters are so bad they often get me killed.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, while others feel it lacks impact and atmospheric depth. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its contribution to the game's immersive gameplay, though a few note that sound design could be improved for a more engaging experience. Overall, the music is generally seen as a strong point, complementing the game's visuals and storytelling.

    • “The dialogue is well written, the characters are diverse, and the music is beautiful, along with the pixelized graphics!”
    • “It's just amazing the soundtrack, animation and I don't regret every single penny, worth it!”
    • “From the character design, to the story, even down to the boss fights and music, this game is amazing.”
    • “The music could've been better made to make the story and the moments more impactful.”
    • “After listening to HK's OST, I came to realize the contrast in OST quality between the two games.”
    • “Very good game, almost no sound, which adds virtually no atmospheric experience to gameplay; it needs music, ambience, and more sounds.”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is generally praised for its minimalistic approach, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions during gameplay. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the paywall for accessing the full story campaign, suggesting alternatives like ad-supported gameplay or a lite version to enhance accessibility. Overall, while the game is celebrated for its quality, the monetization strategy has room for improvement to cater to a wider audience.

    • “It's one of the best games I have ever played on mobile along with Mindustry: no ads and the most fun you'll ever have on mobile.”
    • “There are no ads while playing, no type of disturbance, just pure gameplay.”
    • “It's a full-fat Metroidvania with flawless controller support and no ads crammed down your throat - that's good enough for me.”
    • “Awesome game, but the paywall combined with ads for life makes it frustrating. The paywall is small money, but you cannot earn enough from it.”
    • “I'm giving it a 2-star rating because of the in-game purchases tied to the main 30-hour story. Not everyone is comfortable spending money like that; it should be fixed to only include DLC.”
    • “Asks for an in-game purchase for the entire story campaign.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its rich art style and engaging aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable experience, particularly in the context of a cyberpunk adventure. However, some users noted a lack of sound and music, which detracted from the overall atmospheric experience. While the controls and humor were appreciated, there are suggestions for improvements, particularly regarding sound design and mobile interactions.

    • “Amazing stuff, great atmosphere, jokes, everything's great!”
    • “The atmosphere and aesthetic is great.”
    • “Rich art style and great atmosphere make it really enjoyable.”
    • “It doesn't really match the sound of the atmosphere in some areas, like jumping down while holding something. The clunky save system is really frustrating. Can you make the interact button more accessible for mobile devices? That's my only complaint. I hope you can fix this.”
    • “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks cohesion, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
  • character development
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players praise the game's character development as a standout feature, highlighting the engaging storyline and well-designed characters that enhance the overall experience. The combination of aesthetic appeal, unique gameplay, and meaningful character growth contributes to a highly positive reception, with many reviewers expressing their admiration for the game's artistic and narrative elements.

    • “The art style, the storyline, character development, and not to mention the puzzles, are peak.”
    • “From the character design to the story, even down to the boss fights and music, this game is amazing.”
    • “This is an amazing game; the aesthetic and graphics are beautiful, and the play style is unique. The character development for Haak is good too. This is an excellent game, 5 stars for sure.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting amusing NPC dialogues and funny glitches, which contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. The lighthearted moments balance the game's serious elements, enhancing its appeal.

    • “And an NPC character speaking some secrets that was cool and funny .”
    • “Plus, there is a funny glitch that happens when we jump in some areas of Tales of Duty: Black and White DLC.”
    • “This game is so good! I love everything about it. Sure, the upgrading system is a bit annoying because you have to find the gear, but since I've gotten used to it, I don't complain about the good story, amazing level design, and some funny dialogues. It's not always serious. 10/10”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be profoundly emotional, describing it as phenomenal and touching, with many expressing a strong desire to cry due to its impactful storytelling and well-crafted experience.

    • “It's so emotional.”
    • “It was phenomenal and touching.”
    • “This is such a well-made game I want to cry.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, particularly criticizing the platforming elements as boring. However, many also note that the game is addictive and recommend using a controller for a better experience, as touch controls can hinder gameplay.

    • “Very frustrating and tedious.”
    • “The only game that managed to have tedious and boring platforming.”
    • “Definitely worth buying the full game; it's so addictive and fun, but the tedious platforming will annoy you, especially if you try playing without a controller. So, buy a controller to experience the whole game without your fingers blocking half of the screen while using touch controls.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's engaging storyline and abundant content, emphasizing its strong replayability, particularly for fans of the metroidvania genre.

    • “The engaging storyline and immense replayability offer so much content; I could keep playing forever! If you're into Metroidvania games, you need to give it a shot!”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, with new challenges and secrets to discover every time.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths available ensures that no two runs are ever the same, making it incredibly replayable.”
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22h Median play time
16h Average play time
11h Main story
25h Completionist
3-28h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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HAAK is a casual role playing game.

HAAK is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 11 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 25 hours to finish. On average players spend around 16 hours playing HAAK.

HAAK was released on August 24, 2022.

HAAK was developed by Blingame.

HAAK has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

HAAK is a single player game.

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