Hare

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Hare is a single player casual platformer game with anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Thomaz and was released on September 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hare is an intense and fast arcade Platormer with genre bending elements where you run through different worlds to defy a god and save your special one. Please wishlist on Steam!

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game has a fast-paced, dynamic, and addictive runner-style gameplay with a balanced difficulty that rewards boldness and quick decision-making.
It features a well-presented aesthetic with impressive artwork, upbeat soundtrack, and memorable boss fights that add variety and a satisfying narrative ending.
The game includes multiple modes, such as an Adventure mode with levels and bosses, and an endless mode, providing more depth than typical runner games.

The developer revoked keys sold via third parties years ago, causing backlash and loss of access for legitimate buyers, creating distrust among players.
The game is relatively short and feels unpolished in some aspects, with limited controls, no controller support, and some game mechanics that seem unfinished or underutilized.
There are community concerns regarding the developer's handling of customer relations including price increases, banning customers asking questions, and suspicion of fake positive reviews.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced, dynamic, and addictive, offering a fresh and engaging experience with varied mechanics and an enjoyable difficulty level. While some find it simple or slightly clunky as a generic 2D runner, unique elements like boss battles and new gameplay perspectives add depth. Overall, it is praised for its excitement, control, and nostalgic feel, making it highly recommended.
- “Short, fast-paced and with a 'hesitation is defeat' gameplay ingrained within, Hare is quite a special game.”
- “The gameplay is very forward, dynamic and fast; you will find yourself playing again and again without even noticing, it's addictive.”
- “Highly recommend it for its new mechanics, UI, fun and addictive gameplay!”
- “It's not the best gameplay-wise but for less than a buck I really enjoy seeing that someone else is batting around existential ideas and expressing themselves.”
- “Gameplay is very simple but you do have a fair amount of control over movement.”
- “The best part was clearly the bosses where you have a nice change of pace, I'm not gonna spoil, but most of them involve experiencing the gameplay "through new lenses".”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have been noticeably improved with the recent upgrade, featuring appealing artwork and a neat space-themed aesthetic that enhances the overall presentation. Users appreciate the visuals as a strong point, complementing the music and contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “I'm a particular fan of the music and artwork; the developer's upgrade is an improvement on graphics and gameplay.”
- “This is a must-buy runner, really appreciate the gameplay, visuals, and the music.”
- “I thought the game was really well presented both aesthetically and acoustically.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its nostalgic, energetic, and upbeat soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the visuals well. Users find the soundtrack memorable and a key factor in engaging gameplay, especially in the endless mode.
- “Outstanding soundtrack and art, the game is truly eye candy.”
- “This is a must-buy runner, really appreciate the gameplay, visuals, and the music.”
- “The game is nice and has a soundtrack that takes you back on a nostalgia trip straight to the 90's.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is relatively short but engaging, motivating players to reach the end. It complements the game's fast-paced and varied gameplay well, providing a nostalgic and enjoyable experience.
- “Pretty short if you only play for the story, but I enjoyed it the whole way.”
- “Hare is a very fun game with frantic gameplay and various gameplay styles, featuring a plot that makes you want to reach the end and a great level of difficulty. I would like to congratulate the developers for creating a game that brought back some childhood memories for me, back when games were good.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a surprising emotional depth for its highscore-based genre, featuring an adventure mode with challenging bosses and a heartwarming ending that enhances player engagement.
- “Despite the highscore format of the genre, it has an adventure mode with bosses and a heartwarming ending.”