hate.net

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hate.net is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by bonitāka and was released on June 2, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

hate.net is a minimalistic single-player FPS shooter featuring smooth movement with sliding, jumping, and double-jumping mechanics. Engage in endless battles using sword and gun while exploring a world of perpetually fighting bots locked in meaningless conflict. With excellent gameplay and good graphics, it offers both chaotic combat and a unique, immersive atmosphere to observe.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

The game features a charming aesthetic and atmosphere, reminiscent of retro online shooters, which many players find captivating.
Gameplay is fluid and fun, with simple mechanics that allow for player expression and a satisfying combat experience.
The game offers a unique narrative and emotional depth, encouraging players to reflect on their past online experiences and connections.

The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks substantial content and depth, leading to a desire for more arenas and gameplay variety.
There are issues with server activity, as many players encounter mostly bots and hackers, detracting from the multiplayer experience.
Some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the narrative content, feeling it is minimal and does not provide enough engagement or payoff.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its fun and fluid mechanics, allowing for player expression and a satisfying mastery experience, despite some design quirks like the overheat mechanic for the rifle. While the game excels in aesthetics and atmosphere, it is noted for being short and somewhat simplistic, particularly in the arena shooter genre, which may leave some players wanting more depth or narrative integration. Overall, it offers a quick, enjoyable experience with room for improvement and future updates.
- “The gameplay is just plain fun, the art is damn cool, the atmosphere perfect.”
- “The mechanics are simple but allow player expression and have a good skill ceiling; it's satisfying to master.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are good, and you can do a surprising amount of things in terms of movement with what you have, which I also enjoy a lot.”
- “The gameplay also isn't great in the arena shooter genre.”
- “The whole game is essentially an arena shooter with a few unique mechanics that players eventually figure out through a bit of experimentation.”
- “Gameplay: eeh, it's a horde shooter that ends too quickly.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their captivating aesthetics, blending retro styles reminiscent of PSX and N64 graphics with a charming and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the fluid gameplay and intuitive controls, although some note that the visuals may not compensate for a lackluster narrative. Overall, the game's unique art direction and vibrant color palette significantly enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature for many reviewers.
- “Love the PSX aesthetic, first thing that drew me in.”
- “Amazing atmosphere: beautiful N64 graphics with memorable world building (just look at it).”
- “The visuals and atmosphere carried a huge portion of my enjoyment of my playthrough; I would have paid 10 to 20 dollars more just to explore more areas with this kind of art direction.”
- “I like the color palette, but I think this aesthetic is a bit passé by this point.”
- “Adding to that aspect is the glitchy and jarring art style which is a major plus.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere carried a huge portion of my enjoyment of my playthrough, I mean honestly I would have paid 10 to 20 dollars more just to explore more areas with this kind of art direction.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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The game's story is described as beautiful and touching, exploring themes of nostalgia and loss, but many players feel it lacks depth and content, leaving them wanting more. While the aesthetics and gameplay are praised, the narrative is seen as insufficient, with some players hoping for future updates to expand the story. Overall, the story has potential but currently feels underdeveloped and disconnected from the gameplay.
- “It's not just a leaderboard: there's a very cool story with multiple endings (and secrets).”
- “But under the surface, there's such a beautiful story that really makes you miss those friends you used to have.”
- “A beautiful story about not being able to let go, I think.”
- “I'm leaving a negative review purely because I think the amount of story/narrative content in the game is really unsatisfactory.”
- “But, I was drawn here by the intrigue of the premise and the world thinking there would be way more to do story-wise, and there just isn't.”
- “I only wish that premise was evolved a bit more, since it kinda feels like the actual gameplay and the story were a bit separated from each other.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting the excellent soundtrack and its contribution to the game's aesthetic. While some reviews mention the gameplay as lacking, the music remains a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment and immersion of the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, even if the game itself is short.
- “The soundtrack is excellent and the mood of being in an MMO that's long past its expiration date is on point.”
- “Loved the game so far, from the aesthetics and the music to the ambiance and premise.”
- “Music: A tier”
- “Music: a tier”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have expressed a strong emotional response to the game, highlighting moments that elicited tears and deep connections, particularly with the secret ending and the "friends" achievement. While many found the emotional depth impactful, some felt that certain narrative elements could have been more poignant to enhance their experience. Overall, the game successfully evokes a range of sentiments, from heartwarming joy to profound sadness.
- “The secret ending was so unique and heartwarming.”
- “Made me shed a tear.”
- “The emotional connection I made to this game before finding the thing made experiencing the thing just emotionally devastate me that much more.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and nostalgic art direction, reminiscent of classic N64 graphics, which significantly enhance the overall experience. Many players express that the captivating world-building and music contribute greatly to their enjoyment, even if the gameplay itself may not be as strong. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that elevates the game.
- “The gameplay is just plain fun, the art is damn cool, the atmosphere is perfect.”
- “Amazing atmosphere: beautiful N64 graphics with memorable world building (just look at it).”
- “The visuals and atmosphere carried a huge portion of my enjoyment of my playthrough; I mean honestly, I would have paid 10 to 20 dollars more just to explore more areas with this kind of art direction.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's fluid movement and combat mechanics, highlighting the inclusion of an endless mode as a significant enhancement to its replayability. This mode offers an engaging way to revisit the game, ensuring players have reasons to return.
- “The movement and combat are very fun and fluid, with the endless mode being a great addition for replayability.”
- “The endless mode is a very nice touch, giving the game replayability.”