Hapland Trilogy
- December 14, 2022
- Robin Allen
The Hapland Trilogy is a series of three HD, point-and-click puzzle games with 60FPS animation. Players must open portals and save the world by interacting with its inhabitants, while avoiding dangerous obstacles. With minimal hand-holding, players must figure things out for themselves in these challenging and enhanced remasters of the original 2005-2006 Flash games.
Reviews
- Beautifully remastered with improved graphics, animations, and new content that enhances the nostalgic experience.
- Challenging puzzles that provide hours of engaging gameplay, appealing to both returning fans and newcomers.
- Successfully preserves the charm of the original Flash games while adding new features and secrets.
- Some puzzles can be extremely difficult, potentially requiring walkthroughs to complete.
- The addition of a save-load system may detract from the original challenge and purpose of the game.
- While nostalgic, the simplicity of the graphics may not appeal to everyone.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the remastered edition of Hapland have received praise for their significant improvements, featuring crisp visuals, smooth 60fps animations, and a cohesive interface that enhances the overall experience. While some users find the original graphics plain, the imaginative design contributes to an atmosphere of mystery and wonder.
“I think that this remaster was executed beautifully, with more detailed graphics, the addition of several secrets, and the addition of second versions of each level.”
“The remastered edition of Hapland has greatly improved graphics (crisp on a full screen; smooth 60fps animations) and a pleasant interface tying the trilogy together.”
“The graphics are plain, but the possibilities conveyed by the great imagination of the author open the doors for an atmosphere of mystery and wonder.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in Hapland 1 and 2 is engaging, with additional quests enhancing the gameplay experience for players familiar with the original Adobe Flash versions. Players appreciate the challenge of completing quests and achievements, often seeking guidance from discussion threads to navigate the game's puzzles.
“Even if you have just played the Adobe Flash versions of Hapland 1 and 2, you'll love the additional quests available on the first two levels.”
“I managed to complete Hapland 2's second quest with guides and help from the discussion threads, as well as getting the last two achievements: Flying Ace and Lord of the Skies.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the revamped classic flash game series is noted for its subtlety, enhancing the overall experience with improved animations and sounds, while adding a fresh layer of depth to the gameplay.
“A classic flash game series given new life with new content, better animations and sounds, as well as some subtle background music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a sense of mystery and wonder, driven by the author's imaginative vision, despite the graphics being described as plain.
“The graphics are plain, but the possibilities conveyed by the great imagination of the author open the doors for an atmosphere of mystery and wonder.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its confounding and clever point-and-click problem-solving elements, providing players with several hours of engaging and amusing challenges.
“Prepare for several hours of confounding and humorous point-and-click problem solving!”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”