Hare In The Hat

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"Hare in the Hat" is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzles and mini-games of varying difficulty. The game combines hidden object and room escape mechanics, along with traditional puzzlers like chess and Hanoi tower. Players must help save a hare from captivity in the magician's chambers by finding and solving clues and riddles. The game has a light-hearted cartoon style and is suitable for players of all ages.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game features a variety of puzzles that can be engaging and fun to solve.
The art style is colorful and appealing, making the game visually pleasant.
It's a short game that can be completed in about an hour, making it a quick way to pass the time.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a feeling of insufficient content.
There are significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The achievement system is frustrating, as skipping puzzles can lock players out of obtaining other achievements, which many find unfair.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
71%
19%
The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a concept than a coherent narrative. Players express disappointment over the absence of a substantial plot, with only a brief introduction that fails to engage. Overall, the consensus is that if you're seeking a meaningful story, this game does not deliver, focusing instead on puzzles in a static environment.
- “The artwork is pretty and gave me a very 2006-ish Gamehouse/PlayFirst vibe (which is nice), the plot obviously is more of a vehicle, but that's completely fine.”
- “In each story, you need to save a hare in a different environment with new puzzles in a unique scene.”
- “We're given a few lines of story about how a wicked magician holds his performing hare captive, then we're thrown onto a single static screen of a room filled with lots of objects to interact with.”
- “The only story you get in this game is at the very beginning, which, if we're being honest, is more of a concept than a story at all.”
- “To call it a story is a little insulting to actual stories.”
- “If you do play this game, don't expect any story or narration to the game.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
10%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring simple, cartoonish 2D visuals that some players find charming and reminiscent of children's illustrated books, while others criticize them as low-effort and lacking in resolution options. Despite some colorful and polished artwork, many reviews highlight glitches and a lack of depth, particularly for a PC game, leading to a perception that the graphics do not meet the expectations of the platform. Overall, while the visuals may appeal to some, they are often seen as a significant drawback in the game's overall quality.
- “I enjoyed the simple graphics; it reminded me of a children's illustrated book, and that isn't a bad thing as the illustrations weren't without some whimsy.”
- “It has nice, polished graphics and vibrant colors.”
- “The artwork is pretty and gave me a very 2006-ish Gamehouse/PlayFirst vibe (which is nice); the plot obviously is more of a vehicle, but that's completely fine.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
62%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often leading them to disable it entirely. While some appreciate the pleasant background soundtrack, others note issues with it being buggy, stopping and starting unexpectedly. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in the game, lacking variety and coherence.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Really great point and click game, full of puzzles and brain teasers with a pleasant soundtrack in the background.”
- “The music and other audio elements are really comforting, not perfect but surely great.”
- “The music is only one track and it's fairly annoying, but it does lack variety.”
- “Music is repetitive and this often gets boring.”
- “Aside from the lack of story, the weakest part in this game is the music; it's not very good and also very erratic. Sometimes you don't have any music for a while, then it comes back again.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the puzzle elements and artwork, while others find it lacking depth and feeling more like a simple flash game. Many reviews highlight the straightforward mechanics, reliance on mouse controls, and a short playtime, with some puzzles being notably challenging. Overall, while it offers enjoyable moments and value for its price, the gameplay experience can be marred by randomness and the need for external guidance.
- “Overall, keeping aside the gameplay time, it is a fun little puzzle game.”
- “It has nice artwork, fun gameplay, and a great DLC chapter called 'The Abyss'.”
- “The reason why I recommend this game though, is for what it does show: promising, polished point-and-click style escape gameplay, and its enjoyability.”
- “As far as gameplay goes, imagine someone took a pretty hidden object game and gutted it, leaving only the puzzles and some of the pointless busy work using objects to advance.”
- “For me personally, the randomness of the game, the feeling of being stuck more than you progress, and game mechanics that require you to leave the game to learn about made me very unhappy with this game.”
- “It feels more like a flash game than anything else, with a short gameplay experience to boot.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent bugs and glitches, including screen distortions and audio issues. Many players have experienced significant instability, leading to a lack of recommendation due to these ongoing problems. Overall, the game is described as "extremely buggy," detracting from the overall experience.
- “Opened once, was very buggy and then never opened again.”
- “The game remains buggy.”
- “It's ok, but it's too buggy to recommend.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in relation to the puzzles and quizzes. While some users note the game's short length, they still appreciate its comedic elements, suggesting it appeals more to fans of this genre. Overall, the humor adds a significant layer of enjoyment, making it a standout feature for those who appreciate it.
- “It's a funny game and I wish it was bigger.”
- “This game was included in a sale bundle and while short, it didn't lack a bit of sense of humor and enjoyment.”
- “Well, I don't like games like this one and it was hard to beat for me - however, for someone who likes this type of game, it would be a very good and funny game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with obscure puzzles that detract from the experience. The collection of objects often involves repetitive clicking tasks, further contributing to the overall sense of monotony.
- “Puzzles are tedious and the story is pathetically weak.”
- “Obscure, tedious to execute puzzles.”
- “The way in which you collect objects to complete those simple tasks can vary wildly, including some extremely tedious clicking tasks.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game is visually appealing and performs smoothly, but overall optimization is limited, with users noting that while it lacks significant issues like bugs or stuttering, it doesn't excel in this area either.
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the game feels unfinished due to poor optimization and technical glitches.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is generally considered low, with ratings averaging around 2-3 out of 10, indicating that players find little incentive to revisit the game after completing it.
- “Replay value: 2/10”
- “Replayability: 3/10”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Hare in the Hat" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app improperly marketed as a paid PC game on Steam. The game primarily consists of simple puzzles aimed at a younger audience, which many feel does not justify its price point.
- “Hare in the Hat is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product, as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a series of small tile matching, jigsaw, and slider puzzles aimed at kids, I guess, or the kind of people who prefer gaming on iPhones instead of PC.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as fun and visually appealing, featuring a variety of puzzles. However, some users have noted a distracting graphical glitch that may suggest a poor adaptation from an app game.
- “The atmosphere is enchanting, with stunning visuals and a captivating sound design that immerses you in the game world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with rich details that create a unique and engaging atmosphere, making exploration a joy.”
- “The combination of ambient music and beautifully crafted environments truly enhances the overall experience, drawing players into its magical world.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users felt that the emotional impact of the game was lacking, particularly noting that the ending failed to evoke a sense of achievement or fulfillment.