Hare

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Hare is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Thomaz and was released on September 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hare" is an exhilarating arcade platformer featuring genre-blending elements, in which you race through diverse worlds to thwart a god and rescue your loved one. With its intense action and striking visuals, this game promises a thrilling adventure. Don't miss out - add it to your Steam wishlist today!

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features outstanding visuals and a captivating soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Hare offers a unique take on the runner genre with its Adventure Mode, which includes bosses and a heartwarming narrative, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, rewarding boldness and quick decision-making, making it a solid choice for fans of platforming games.

The developer has a questionable reputation, having revoked keys sold years ago, which has led to significant customer dissatisfaction and accusations of scamming.
The game has been criticized for its lack of polish and depth, with many features feeling unfinished or unrefined, leading to a mediocre gameplay experience.
The price increase from a low cost to a significantly higher one has left many players feeling cheated, especially after the revocation of previously purchased keys.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Hare" is characterized as fast-paced, dynamic, and addictive, with a strong emphasis on quick decision-making. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and aesthetics, some find it to be a somewhat generic 2D runner with occasional clunkiness. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and varied gameplay, particularly during boss encounters, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “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 going to spoil, but most of them involve experiencing the gameplay 'through new lenses.'”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its nostalgic 90's vibe and upbeat energy, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the pixel art visuals. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to evoke good feelings and keep them engaged, particularly in endless mode. While the gameplay may feel generic at times, the energetic music and sound effects contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players appreciating the improved visuals and aesthetic presentation, particularly the space theme and artwork. While the gameplay has been described as somewhat generic and clunky, the overall aesthetic and music contribute to a well-rounded experience that enhances enjoyment. Players feel that the graphical upgrades have positively impacted the game's appeal.
- “This is a must-buy runner, really appreciate the gameplay, visuals and the music.”
- “The aesthetic is pretty neat.”
- “I thought the game was really well presented both aesthetically and acoustically.”
- “More on that aesthetic--kind of like space travelers, comrades, good old days.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as engaging and enjoyable, motivating players to reach the end, despite being relatively short. The game combines a fun, frenetic gameplay experience with a plot that evokes nostalgia for classic gaming. Overall, players appreciate the balance of challenge and enjoyment throughout the narrative.
- “Hare é um jogo muito divertido, tem um gameplay frenético e possui variadas formas de gameplay, possui uma plot que te faz querer chegar até o final e tem um ótimo grau de dificuldade. Gostaria de parabenizar os desenvolvedores por criar um jogo que trouxe a mim algumas memórias da minha infância, quando os jogos eram bons.”
- “Pretty short if you only play for the story, but I enjoyed it the whole way.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an adventure mode that includes challenging bosses and culminates in a heartwarming ending, providing an emotional depth that contrasts with its highscore-focused gameplay.
- “Despite the high score format of the genre, it has an adventure mode with bosses and a heartwarming ending.”