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Haimrik

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71%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, replayability
73% User Score Based on 123 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

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Haimrik is a single player platformer game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by Below the Game and was released on June 19, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Haimrik" is a single-player historical platformer game with a good storyline. As the scribe Haimrik, you'll wield the Power of the Words, bringing stones to life and defeating enemies in various Word Worlds. With a lioness companion and numerous puzzles, players will navigate a medieval revolution, complete with grisly deaths and a final showdown against the Word King.

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Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
story38 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • Haimrik features a unique gameplay mechanic that uses words to solve puzzles and interact with the environment, creating an innovative and engaging experience.
  • The hand-drawn art style and darkly humorous narrative contribute to a whimsical yet brutal atmosphere, making the game visually appealing and entertaining.
  • The game encourages experimentation and creativity, allowing players to approach challenges in various ways, which adds to its charm and replayability.
  • The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 3-5 hours, which may leave players wanting more depth and complexity in both gameplay and story.
  • Controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly during combat and platforming sections, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The narrative can feel rushed and lacks significant character development, leading to a less satisfying conclusion and limited replay value.
  • story
    107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of *haimrik* is presented in an episodic format, resembling a grim storybook, and revolves around themes of tyranny, prophecies, and resistance, enhanced by sharp visual storytelling and clever wordplay. While the narrative is engaging and features charming characters, it is criticized for its simplicity, lack of depth, and limited replay value due to straightforward puzzle mechanics. Overall, the game offers a unique storytelling experience, though some players find it lacking in complexity and depth.

    • “The story is quirky and full of charm, featuring memorable characters that kept me invested from start to finish.”
    • “Haimrik mixes puzzles, platforming, sidescrolling combat, and storytelling with a unique feature where you use words to defeat obstacles in Haimrik's way.”
    • “The story unfolds in a deliberately episodic fashion, with short chapters that feel like illustrated pages of a grim storybook.”
    • “The worst sin: the game sets up a beginning, middle, and end which strongly suggest an alternative story/ending if you choose to do things in a different way, but there is no such thing as a different way, and since the ending feels absolutely empty, this game feels like it was released half-baked.”
    • “The story being told and its characters are rather shallow and mostly serve as an excuse to move you between the game’s sections.”
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Haimrik is centered around innovative word-based mechanics that creatively blend storytelling and puzzle-solving, offering a unique experience that is both accessible and engaging. While the game features inventive challenges and a charming art style, some players find the mechanics simplistic and repetitive, leading to a mixed reception regarding depth and complexity. Overall, it provides a refreshing take on action-adventure gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking more intricate systems.

    • “Gameplay revolves around screen-based challenges where specific words appear in the environment.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are both innovative and engaging, with the unique word-based puzzles adding a clever twist to the traditional adventure formula.”
    • “Overall, Haimrik is a delightful adventure that combines creativity with clever gameplay.”
    • “While the art style is quite charming and the story tickles one with amusement, the mechanics leave much to be desired.”
    • “It feels like they got everything right except the actual flow of gameplay, which slowly drags along like molasses down the bark in midwinter.”
    • “The gameplay is unfortunately the weakest aspect.”
  • graphics
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a unique hand-drawn art style that combines muted backgrounds with stark outlines and occasional splashes of color, creating a whimsical yet dark atmosphere. While many players appreciate the distinctive visuals and charming aesthetic, some criticize the monotone palette and simplistic design, suggesting that the graphics may not fully meet modern expectations. Overall, the art style is a standout element that enhances the storytelling, despite some mixed feelings about its execution.

    • “The hand-drawn art style uses muted parchment-like backgrounds, stark black outlines, and sudden flashes of red that emphasize danger and death.”
    • “The hand-drawn art style is absolutely stunning, creating a whimsical atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
    • “The blend of vibrant visuals and clever storytelling sets it apart from many other titles.”
    • “I'm usually easily charmed by book-like graphics, but this time it just didn't do it for me.”
    • “The game uses a mostly monotone art style, with only certain effects like fire and blood featuring some more color.”
    • “The graphics and music can get bland or annoying eventually, and it really doesn't help that there are no control options in a game that is typically going to be played in shorter sessions.”
  • humor
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "haimrik" is characterized by a blend of dark comedy, whimsical storytelling, and exaggerated characters, creating a unique medieval fairy-tale atmosphere. While many players appreciate the clever writing and humorous gameplay mechanics, some find the humor inconsistent, with moments of violence that may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game is noted for its entertaining dark humor and charming artistic style, making it a memorable experience for those who enjoy this type of comedy.

    • “From its opening moments, Haimrik establishes a tone that blends dark humor, fairy-tale cruelty, and playful experimentation, inviting players into a medieval world where knowledge, literacy, and interpretation hold more power than brute force.”
    • “Characters are intentionally exaggerated, often bordering on caricature, and the game is unafraid to mix slapstick humor with sudden violence, reinforcing the sense that this is a twisted fairy tale rather than a heroic epic.”
    • “With this, I also found the writing to be genuinely funny and found myself chuckling at a lot of the lines.”
    • “...not funny, actually.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the whimsical soundtrack that complements the overall vibe, while others find it repetitive and monotonous, often becoming annoying over time. Although the soundtrack is described as decent and fitting, it lacks variety, with only a single track playing throughout the game, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, its repetitiveness and limited options detract from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “The humor is well-executed, providing plenty of laughs along the way, and the soundtrack perfectly complements the whimsical vibe of the game.”
    • “Music sold the entire package, although I have to be honest, it does become a little repetitive if you take your time playing the game.”
    • “Surprising story, funny content, eye-catching cartoon graphics, and nice music.”
    • “It also bears mentioning that the monotonous, single track of background music and the grating sound design are also actively unpleasant.”
    • “Other cons: there is no help page to reference the keyboard controls and there is only 1 music track playing in the game.”
    • “The sound, music, art style, and even the story all get old really quick.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of "Haimrik" to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing frustration over slow movement and the need to repeatedly navigate through levels. The puzzle mechanics and frequent interruptions detract from the overall experience, making gameplay feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge. Overall, the game suffers from a lack of engaging content, leading to a grinding sensation that diminishes its appeal.

    • “Tedious and repetitive.”
    • “The game feels a bit too tedious to play through and its story is damaged by constant interruptions (puzzle sequences).”
    • “To top it all off, the game feels more tedious to play than fun.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to its linear story structure and single-solution puzzles, which offer little incentive for multiple playthroughs. While there are achievements to pursue, the lack of alternate paths or engaging mechanics diminishes the overall replay value.

    • “The game offers a variety of achievements, which adds a layer of replayability for those who enjoy completing challenges.”
    • “While the story is engaging, the limited number of alternate paths means that replay value may be restricted after the first playthrough.”
    • “The puzzles are designed with single intended solutions, which can limit the replayability once the story concludes.”
    • “That said, replay value is limited once the story concludes, as puzzles generally have single intended solutions and there are few alternate paths or modes.”
    • “It is really hard to follow, and there are way too many characters cramped up in a 4-hour adventure, with no replay value whatsoever.”
    • “There are a good amount of achievements if you're into that sort of thing, but that's really the only replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The hand-drawn art style is praised for its stunning quality, contributing to a whimsical atmosphere that effectively immerses players in the game world.

    • “The hand-drawn art style is absolutely stunning, creating a whimsical atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
    • “The ambient sounds and music perfectly complement the visuals, immersing you in a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall atmosphere, making exploration a delight.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its appealing design, though some players find the main character's expression unappealing. While the initial aesthetic is appreciated, there is a desire for a sequel that enhances the overall presentation and enjoyment of the character's journey.

    • “The character design is cool, and I would love to see a sequel that expands on this concept in a more presentable and enjoyable manner, especially considering that this game really nailed the character design.”
    • “So sadly, I don't feel like I should recommend this game, but I would like to see a sequel that expands on this concept in a more presentable and enjoyable manner, especially considering that this game really nailed the character design.”
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Haimrik is a platformer game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes.

Haimrik is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Haimrik was released on June 19, 2018.

Haimrik was developed by Below the Game.

Haimrik has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Haimrik is a single player game.

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