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 FPS movement shooter. An energy drink-sized time capsule of endless fighting. A micro-world of bots in a perpetual state of meaningless conversation with each other. Stay as long as you like - they've fought long before you, and they'll fight long after you're gone.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

Unique and atmospheric retro-styled arena shooter with beautiful and distinctive visuals and soundtrack.
Simple, accessible, and satisfying gameplay mechanics that deliver a fun and challenging combat experience.
Compelling underlying narrative and themes that evoke nostalgia and reflection on online multiplayer culture and cycles of violence.

Extremely short length with limited content, including only one main arena/map and minimal story elements.
Lack of depth and variety in gameplay leading to repetitive experience after the initial run-through.
Some difficulty spikes and frustration caused by certain mechanics (e.g., secret boss fight, double-jump inconsistencies) and occasional unclear design choices.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The gameplay is simple, fluid, and easy to pick up, featuring satisfying mechanics like a unique overheat system and a good skill ceiling that encourages experimentation and mastery. It offers a fun, quick arena shooter experience with strong aesthetics and atmosphere, though its short length and minimal narrative may leave some players wanting more depth or variety. Overall, it is enjoyable and competent gameplay that shines especially for those who value mechanics and style over story.
- “The mechanics: simple but allow player expression and a good skill ceiling and it's satisfying to master.”
- “Very good work on the surface level of the gameplay but also strong impact on your mind and emotions if you're taking a moment to let it all sink in.”
- “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.”
- “It's 5 minutes of gameplay and an endless arena mode.”
- “Gameplay: eeh, it's a horde shooter that ends too quickly.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The game features a striking retro and PSX-inspired aesthetic with sharp, nostalgic graphics and a distinctive color palette that many find charming and immersive. Its visuals and atmosphere are consistently praised for creating an engaging and memorable world, though some consider the style somewhat dated. Overall, the graphics are a major highlight, significantly enhancing the game's appeal despite its brevity and simple gameplay.
- “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; honestly, I would have paid 10 to 20 dollars more just to explore more areas with this kind of art direction.”
- “Great aesthetic, visuals, and audio are on point.”
- “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 aesthetic is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fire.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The story is praised for its emotional depth and hidden narrative elements, offering a touching and intriguing premise with multiple endings. However, many players feel the story content is limited and underdeveloped, leaving a desire for more extensive and integrated storytelling within the gameplay. Ongoing updates raise hopes for future improvements.
- “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.”
- “Awesome atmosphere, kick-ass soundtrack, and a very natural feeling gameplay/control scheme that allows you to jump right into the action, but the lack of any discernible plot or story kind of kills off an otherwise full-of-potential environment.”
- “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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, contributing significantly to the nostalgic and immersive mood. Players appreciate the soundtrack's role in creating a unique ambiance that complements the visuals and setting, making the experience memorable despite the game's brief duration.
- “Awesome atmosphere, kick-ass soundtrack, and a very natural feeling gameplay/control scheme that allows you to jump right into the action.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent and the mood of being on an MMO that's long past its expiration date are on point.”
- “Loved the game so far, from the aesthetics and the music to the ambiance and premise.”
- “It was one of those things that was fun to experience for an hour due to the music and overall artistic appreciation but there's just no point to ever re-visiting it after you see what it's about.”
- “Music: a tier”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its immersive and well-crafted atmosphere, highlighted by distinctive visuals, memorable world-building, and a fitting soundtrack that evoke nostalgic PvP experiences. While the atmosphere strongly enhances enjoyment, some users note that the lack of a clear story and gameplay depth somewhat detracts from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is just plain fun, the art is damn cool, the atmosphere 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; honestly, I would have paid 10 to 20 dollars more just to explore more areas with this kind of art direction.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a heartfelt emotional experience that many players found touching and even tear-inducing, particularly through its unique secret ending and meaningful achievements. While most felt a strong emotional connection, some desired deeper, more poignant moments, especially in certain narrative segments. Overall, it balances accessibility with genuine sentimentality, resonating deeply with many players.
- “The secret ending was so unique and heartwarming.”
- “The 'friends' achievement was a nice emotional touch, nearly made me cry.”
- “The emotional connection I made to this game before finding the thing made experiencing the thing just emotionally devastate me that much more.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, especially highlighted by the enjoyable endless mode, though it may feel limited for completionists. Overall, it's fun but relatively small in scope.
- “The endless mode is a very nice touch giving the game replayability.”
- “It's small, maybe replayable (but I'm a completionist so I don't really want to) and fun for the most part.”