Hare In The Hat

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Hare In The Hat is a single player action game. It was developed by RunServer and was released on April 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 203 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

Hare In The Hat features a charming hand-drawn art style that enhances its whimsical theme, creating a visually pleasing environment.
The game offers a variety of puzzles that range in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy brainteasers.
Despite its short length, the game encourages replayability through its clever puzzle design and the inclusion of Steam achievements.

The game suffers from a lack of guidance, with some puzzles being overly obscure or unintuitive, leading to frustration for players.
Technical issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls, detract from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
The linear progression and limited scope of the game may leave players wanting more depth and content, especially those accustomed to larger puzzle adventure titles.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
72%
19%
The game's story is largely 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 storyline, describing it as linear and underdeveloped, often relegated to a mere backdrop for the puzzles. While some mention the presence of a basic plot involving a magician and a hare, it fails to engage or provide meaningful context, leading to a consensus that those seeking a rich narrative experience will be disappointed.
- “Its blend of logic, observation, and interactive storytelling makes it stand out among short-form indie puzzle games.”
- “The artwork is pretty and gave me a very 2006-ish gamehouse/playfirst/etc 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.”
- “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
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The graphics of "Hare in the Hat" feature a hand-drawn, cartoonish aesthetic that aligns well with its whimsical theme, offering a colorful and approachable visual style reminiscent of children's illustrated books. However, the visuals are static and lack dynamic animations, which, combined with some technical glitches and a lack of resolution options, detracts from the overall experience, especially for PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality graphics. While the art is charming and immersive, the simplicity and occasional issues may leave some players wanting more.
- “Visually, Hare in the Hat adopts a hand-drawn, cartoonish aesthetic that perfectly complements its whimsical theme.”
- “The art style is both approachable for casual players and endearing enough to maintain immersion throughout the short journey.”
- “It has nice, polished graphics and vibrant colors.”
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
63%
17%
The music in the game is generally described as repetitive and occasionally annoying, with many players noting that it loops after 30-60 minutes and can be easily disabled. While some find the soundtrack comforting and fitting for the game's aesthetic, others criticize its erratic playback and lack of variety, leading to a desire to turn it off during gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, with mixed opinions on its integration into the overall experience.
- “While the soundtrack and sound design do not necessarily stand out as revolutionary, they integrate seamlessly with the overall aesthetic and mood of the game.”
- “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
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging puzzle mechanics set within a beautifully illustrated magician's chamber, offering a mix of exploration and manipulation. While the variety of puzzles keeps the experience fresh, some players find certain clues overly obscure, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is enjoyable and accessible, though its linear progression and limited scope may leave players seeking more depth and challenge.
- “While the premise may seem lighthearted and simple, the game cleverly layers a variety of puzzle mechanics that keep players engaged from start to finish.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around exploring the magician’s chamber, a richly illustrated space filled with objects that can be examined, manipulated, or combined.”
- “The variety of puzzles keeps the gameplay fresh, although some players may find certain clues overly obscure or unintuitive, requiring trial and error to uncover solutions.”
- “However, the limited scope and linear progression may leave some players desiring more depth or extended gameplay, particularly those accustomed to larger puzzle adventure titles.”
- “For me personally, the randomness of the game, the feeling of being stuck more than progressing, and game mechanics that require leaving the game to learn about made me very unhappy with this game.”
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 its puzzles and quizzes. While some users note the game's brevity, 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 experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming visuals and engaging audio design, which together create a playful and magical experience. While the static graphics may detract from the overall dynamism, they still convey a strong sense of personality. However, some users noted graphical glitches that could suggest a problematic adaptation from an app game.
- “Fun and atmospheric, pretty and has a variety of puzzles.”
- “While the visuals are static, lacking dynamic animations, they effectively convey personality and atmosphere.”
- “The game’s audio design further reinforces its playful and magical atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
"Hare in the Hat" is noted for its short gameplay, typically lasting one to two hours, which significantly impacts its replayability, with ratings averaging around 2-3 out of 10. Players generally find limited incentive to replay the game after completing it.
- “Hare in the Hat offers a surprisingly high level of replayability, with multiple paths and outcomes that encourage players to explore different strategies.”
- “The game’s dynamic environments and random events keep each playthrough fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “With various challenges and collectibles to discover, Hare in the Hat invites players to return and experience new adventures every time.”
- “In terms of length and replayability, Hare in the Hat is a relatively short experience, typically completed in one to two hours.”
- “Replay value: 2/10”
- “Replayability: 3/10”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with puzzles described as obscure and laborious. The collection of objects for these tasks often involves repetitive clicking, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, the grinding elements detract from the enjoyment due to their lack of engagement and weak narrative support.
- “Puzzles are tedious and the story is pathetically weak.”
- “Obscure, tedious to execute puzzles.”
- “However, 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%
50%
The game is visually appealing and performs smoothly, but overall, the optimization is seen as lacking in depth, with users feeling it doesn't offer much beyond basic functionality. Despite this, players generally do not consider it problematic enough to warrant a refund.
- “I won't refund though, because it's not actually a bad game (as in filled with bugs, stuttering, doesn't really work, etc).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is characterized by charmingly simple designs and exaggerated expressions, which effectively contribute to the game's lighthearted tone.
- “Character designs are charmingly simple, with exaggerated expressions that enhance the game’s lighthearted tone.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Hare in the Hat" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app repackaged as a paid PC game, targeting a demographic more suited for mobile gaming rather than traditional PC players.
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game is lacking, particularly noting that the ending fails to evoke a sense of achievement or satisfaction.