Hade

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Hade is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by KirUn and was released on September 15, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Hade is a logic-based puzzle game with a minimalist art style and deterministic rules, allowing for complex problem-solving. The game features a soundtrack that complements the gameplay. With simple rules and increasing complexity, Hade offers a challenging and rewarding experience for players."

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a large number of puzzles (over 150) that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The minimalist design and calming music create a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience.
The mechanics are easy to learn but offer depth, making the game accessible for beginners while still challenging for experienced players.

The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, with some puzzles requiring extensive trial and error, which may lead players to seek solutions online.
The game lacks a hint system, which could help players who get stuck on particularly challenging levels.
Some players found the interface options limited, particularly regarding volume control and windowed mode support.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a well-paced introduction of simple yet clever puzzle mechanics that progressively increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge. Players appreciate the engaging level design, calming music, and the substantial amount of content, with over 100 levels that keep the experience fresh. While the mechanics are easy to learn, the game effectively balances accessibility with difficulty, ensuring a rewarding puzzle-solving experience.
- “The introduction of new mechanics as you progress through the levels is both captivating and enriching to the gameplay experience.”
- “The levels are well constructed and difficulty ramps up nicely, keeping things interesting while providing a huge amount of gameplay for just a couple of quid.”
- “New mechanics were regularly introduced for a while and used well, but they were not consistently game-changing in a way that kept me interested.”
- “The mechanics were easy to learn, but trying to put them in a functional solution was not.”
- “The mechanics are simple yet novel, and the puzzles are minimalistic yet difficult.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay. Players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, which helps create a contemplative atmosphere while solving puzzles, although some note that the occasional difficulty spikes can be frustrating. Overall, the music is considered a significant highlight, contributing to a satisfying and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The music is serene and the mechanics are interesting and seemingly never-ending.”
- “The music enhances the experience, providing a gentle backdrop that makes the puzzles feel more like a contemplative exercise than a frantic scramble.”
- “Its clever mechanics and calming soundtrack are highlights, but the occasional difficulty spikes may not be for everyone.”
- “(volume control, music and fx toggles, I shouldn't have to look up how to get windowed mode, etc.) there is no good excuse for missing these basics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their neat visuals and slim design aesthetics, which enhance the puzzle experience while being easy on the eyes. Users appreciate the creative gameplay that complements the good graphics and music, resulting in an engaging overall presentation. The visuals have received a solid rating of 4/5.
- “Good puzzles, good amount of content, easy to understand mechanics, yet challenging, neat visuals.”
- “The graphics and music are good and the creative gameplay goes well together.”
- “The slim design aesthetics work great for a puzzle experience and provide a clean space to work out puzzles.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious, often requiring multiple attempts to overcome challenges. However, the game mitigates frustration with quick retries and minimal loading times, allowing for a more streamlined puzzle-solving experience.
- “There's little in the way of window dressing and a strong focus on just solving the puzzle, with quick retries and no tedious reloading.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious in repeating trial and errors.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's lack of a narrative is criticized, as players feel that blocking access to content due to difficulty in solving puzzles is unjustified in a level-based format that offers no story, score, or rewards.
- “I appreciate that, but in a level-based game with no story, score, or rewards, there really isn't any good reason to block the player's access to content for which he has paid just because he couldn't solve three difficult puzzles out of 150+.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its ability to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility, earning a perfect score of 5/5.
- “Atmosphere: 5/5”
- “It created an atmosphere that really makes me feel calm.”