Hans
- November 6, 2023
- at0m
Get on Steam"Hans" is a physics-based game featuring an immortal watermelon navigating a gravity-defying, levitating world to fulfill dreams. As Hans, players must master melon-specific mechanics, such as rolling and clinging to floating platforms, while dealing with the challenges of momentum and mass. The game offers a unique and quirky experience for skilled players, as it was developed only for those who can handle its demanding physics and surreal environments.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cohesive visual style and smooth piano music, enhancing the overall experience.
- Once players get used to the controls, the game offers challenging yet fair climbing mechanics that many find enjoyable.
- The unique concept of playing as a watermelon with realistic physics adds a fun twist to traditional platformers.
- The game suffers from significant physics bugs that can make it frustrating and unplayable at times.
- Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively challenging, leading to feelings of anger and frustration.
- There are issues with optimization, causing performance problems such as high GPU temperatures during gameplay.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some players appreciating the movement mechanics and the unique blend of creepy atmosphere and challenging platforming. However, concerns are raised about the lack of solid mechanics and poor optimization, leading to performance issues. Overall, while the game offers an interesting twist on traditional platformers, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“Eventually, it became a solid mechanic and muscle memory.”
“This game offers a unique twist on traditional platformers with its blend of creepy atmosphere and challenging gameplay.”
“Nice game, I like the movement mechanics, but the optimization needs to be improved; my GPU got to 82°C after playing it for 10 minutes.”
“The only thing this game sets itself apart from 'Only Up' is the physics, which isn't even used as a mechanic or anything you can take into account while playing.”
“There is nothing solid about the mechanics of this game.”
“The gameplay lacks any meaningful mechanics, making it feel unpolished and frustrating.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the game's better FPS performance compared to others in the genre, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, with reports of high GPU temperatures reaching 82°C after just 10 minutes of play. Improvements in this area are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“Better FPS performance than other games of the genre.”
“Nice game! I like the movement mechanics, but the optimization needs to be improved; my GPU got to 82°C after playing it for 10 minutes.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that "Only Up" suffers from buggy controls, impacting its stability, while "Getting Over It" features challenging controls that require time to master, suggesting a more stable experience despite its difficulty.
“Despite having both, 'Only Up' was hard because of its buggy controls, while on the other hand, 'Getting Over It' had hard controls that took time to learn and adapt to.”
“Despite having both, 'Only Up' was hard because of its buggy controls, while on the other hand, 'Getting Over It' had hard controls that took time to learn and adapt to.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by smooth piano melodies, creating a calming and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The smooth piano music creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The smooth piano music beautifully complements the game's visuals and storytelling.”
“I love how the smooth piano music sets the mood and draws me deeper into the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its abrupt conclusion, leaving players with a sense of finality but also potential ambiguity.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its distinctive blend of a creepy atmosphere and challenging gameplay, setting it apart from traditional platformers. This combination enhances the overall experience, immersing players in a uniquely unsettling environment.
“This game offers a unique twist on traditional platformers with its blend of creepy atmosphere and challenging gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming hand-drawn art style that enhances the overall experience, complemented by clever puzzles that make each level feel rewarding.
“The hand-drawn art style is charming, and the puzzles are clever, making each level a rewarding experience.”
