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HaberDashers

HaberDashers copies the Mario Kart formula to a T, but a number of design quirks prevent it from reaching the plumber’s heights. It’s far from a bad game, and the aesthetics are truly charming, but the lack of polish and limited content hurt its long term replayability.
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65%Game Brain Score
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68% User Score Based on 47 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

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HaberDashers is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by SMU Guildhall and was released on May 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

HaberDashers is a console-style arcade (kart) racer for the PC in which players control miniature humanoid inhabitants of an everyday home, racing past outsized household items and through rooms as they compete against human and AI opponents with both driving skills and item pick-ups.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • HaberDashers offers an engaging gameplay experience with a sense of progression, allowing players to evolve from a small workshop to a renowned designer.
  • The game features charming pixel graphics and a variety of challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
  • As a free game, it provides good value, especially for fans of simulation and racing genres, making it worth a try.
  • The interface can feel cluttered, and there is a lack of depth in customer interactions during later stages of the game.
  • HaberDashers suffers from limited content, with only a few tracks and characters, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Some technical issues, such as slow performance and lack of graphics options, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming and aesthetically pleasing courses, while others criticize the muddy and blurred visuals reminiscent of older titles. Many users express disappointment over the lack of graphical options and polish, which detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and content.

    • “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
    • “Aesthetically pleasing courses.”
    • “Mario Kart styled cartoony racing game with boost pads and items, using children's toys as the aesthetic for everything.”
    • “Muddy and blurred graphics (and no way to change it).”
    • “Crap graphics, Hot Wheels on PS1 kind of vibes.”
    • “Runs slow on my laptop despite it seeming like a low spec game, but there's no option to lower graphics quality in order to make it run smoother.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a mix of power-ups that can disrupt racing dynamics, but overall, it lacks the high-quality experience expected by players, with customization options feeling purely cosmetic and not significantly affecting performance. However, a unique button boost mechanic adds a layer of replayability as players strive to optimize their lap times.

    • “There are a few customization options that you can choose from to make your cart feel like your own, and it appeared that all items were purely cosmetic.”
    • “Different power-ups like ink, hamster ball, and an annoying magnet that pulls everyone together, immobilizing racing capabilities, along with marble balls, ruin the gameplay.”
    • “There are a few customization options that you can choose from to make your cart feel like your own, but all items are purely cosmetic. Choosing the shovel cart over the stapler cart doesn't drastically impact the gameplay.”
    • “The unique button boost mechanic leads to replayability in trying to optimize your laps.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being tiresome and bland, with many users finding it irritating rather than enjoyable.

    • “Music gets on your nerves.”
    • “The music gets tiresome to listen to.”
    • “Bland music.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game evokes a nostalgic connection to the Toy Story universe, with players feeling immersed in a familiar setting reminiscent of the films. However, some users express disappointment, expecting a more engaging narrative rather than a simple racing experience akin to Mario Kart.

    • “Loading in for the first time, I felt like I was being placed in the bedroom of Toy Story to play Mario Kart.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the character development is significantly hindered by poor character design, leading to a lack of depth and engagement with the characters.

    • “Horrible character design”
    • “The characters lack depth and feel one-dimensional.”
    • “There is little to no growth in the characters throughout the game.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has not been directly addressed in the feedback, but users suggest that improvements in graphics and performance are necessary to align the game's presentation with its advertising. This implies that the current monetization strategy may not be effectively supporting the game's quality and user experience.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be excessive and they detract from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating that you can't progress without constantly being prompted to buy items or currency.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability through its unique button boost mechanic, encouraging players to optimize their laps. However, many users feel that the limited content and lack of polish detract from its long-term replay value, making it more suitable for short play sessions rather than extended engagement.

    • “Decent enough to kill a little time, but it needs more work and more content to be replayable.”
    • “It's far from a bad game, and the aesthetics are truly charming, but the lack of polish and limited content hurt its long-term replayability.”
    • “The unique button boost mechanic leads to replayability in trying to optimize your laps.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting minimal glitches and a smooth gameplay experience.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find humor in unexpected AI behavior, such as a car repeatedly driving off the track in an endless loop after a race, highlighting the game's quirky and entertaining moments.

    • “A funny thing I encountered one time was after finishing a race, when my car was being driven automatically. The AI kept driving the car off the edge of the track over and over again in an infinite loop until the race concluded.”
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HaberDashers is a casual racing game.

HaberDashers is available on PC and Windows.

HaberDashers was released on May 27, 2020.

HaberDashers was developed by SMU Guildhall.

HaberDashers has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

HaberDashers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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