Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga

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Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Unsigned Double Collective and was released on August 26, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

You are Hadley Orah, the pilot of a mining craft from a South African space colony. Going through a portal with an untested piece of tech leaves you stranded and alone in a distant alien galaxy. An unlikely hero, you must portal jump your way home, with Nia as your guide, to defeat the DraadMek and save the universe. This game balances electrifying action with heart and soul. You’ll fight over…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

music20 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant and unique art style, complemented by an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with challenging combat, fun mechanics, and innovative level design that encourages strategic thinking.
The story is interesting and infused with South African humor, making it a charming and enjoyable experience.

The gameplay can feel repetitive after completing the campaign, leading to a lack of motivation for multiple playthroughs.
Some players found the upgrades to be underwhelming, with minimal impact on gameplay and lacking exciting synergies.
Certain enemy designs are considered drab and repetitive, detracting from the overall visual appeal of the game.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrancy and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting it as their favorite aspect. The soundtrack features a unique South African flavor, incorporating local musical elements that complement the game's aesthetic and narrative. Overall, the music is described as unforgettable, fitting seamlessly with the fast-paced gameplay and artistic design.
- “It has this vibrant unique art style, the gameplay is fast-paced and intense, and the music is absolutely amazing.”
- “The music is still my favorite part of the game, and buying the soundtrack was a good decision.”
- “Hadley's run tells a story of uncertainty, love, entropy, kindness, and nonexistence amid the pulse of a stellar soundtrack.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The story of "Hadley's Run" is engaging and infused with a distinct South African flavor, featuring themes of uncertainty, love, and kindness, complemented by a stellar soundtrack. While the narrative persists through gameplay, some players feel that the campaign's structure can detract from the overall experience, as it resembles an arcade mode with additional steps. Overall, the storyline is praised for its depth and connection to the roguelite mechanics, keeping players engrossed despite some pacing issues.
- “It's got a distinctly South African flavor, particularly in the overall tone of the story, but there are some homages to South African music as well, which are great.”
- “I love that there is a story tied into the 'why' this is a roguelite as well.”
- “The campaign's story is fine and all, but I think because the gameplay feels just like arcade mode with extra steps... well, it isn't all that encouraging to continue making attempts in the campaign when the arcade mode lets you focus on the best parts.”
- “The comparisons to Hades are true enough in that it's got a story that persists over runs; that said, it only takes two completions to get the final credits with a few more little quests that remain after that.”
- “Hadley's Run tells a story of uncertainty, love, entropy, kindness, and nonexistence amid the pulse of a stellar soundtrack.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics in Hadley's Run are highly praised for their vibrant and unique comic-book art style, which adds charm to the characters and overall visual aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of great visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and an engaging soundtrack, making the game a visually appealing experience.
- “Great graphics, sounds, and innovative dialogue.”
- “It has this vibrant, unique art style; the gameplay is fast-paced and intense, and the music is absolutely amazing.”
- “Love the comic-book art style and the quirkiness of the characters.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics and satisfying upgrade system, making it enjoyable in arcade mode. However, some players find the campaign mode repetitive and lacking in significant changes from upgrades, expressing a desire for more dynamic synergies between equipment and abilities. Overall, while the humor, characters, and soundtrack are highlights, the gameplay experience feels somewhat incomplete.
- “Great roguelike with fun mechanics and a satisfying upgrade system.”
- “Great humor, great characters, great gameplay, and a soundtrack that you will never forget.”
- “I can't help but feel like there is a little bit missing though; legendary level upgrades don't change the gameplay that significantly. I'd like to see some more wild synergies between upgrades and combinations of chosen equipment.”
- “The campaign's story is fine and all, but I think because the gameplay feels just like arcade mode with extra steps, it isn't all that encouraging to continue making attempts in the campaign when the arcade mode lets you focus on the best parts.”
- “I can't help but feel like there is a little bit missing; legendary level upgrades don't change the gameplay that significantly. I'd like to see some more wild synergies between upgrades and combinations of chosen equipment.”
- “Gameplay: repetitive and slow.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fun and quirky humor, complemented by memorable characters and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of humor and challenge, making for an enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “Fun, quirky, humorous, challenging... that's a pretty legit combo!”
- “Great humor, great characters, great gameplay, and a soundtrack that you will never forget.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its exceptional music, which complements the overall experience effectively.
- “The music is amazing and really fits the atmosphere well.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, with players expressing that while they enjoyed their initial playtime, it may not sustain long-term engagement.
- “In the end, it probably doesn't have the replay value I'd want to keep with it for a longer period of time, but I'm satisfied with the amount of time I got out of it.”

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Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga is a action adventure game.

Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga is available on PC and Windows.

Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga was released on August 26, 2024.

Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga was developed by Unsigned Double Collective.

Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Hadley's Run: A Starship Saga is a single player game.

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