Hauntii

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 126 reviews
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"Hauntii" is a single-player kids' quiz game following the brave ghost Hauntii on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the Eternians, glowing creatures guiding lost souls to a central tower. Gameplay includes possessing inhabitants and environment to solve combat and puzzle challenges, with unique hand-crafted art and a dynamic soundtrack providing a captivating audiovisual experience. Use your haunting powers to unravel the secrets of Eternity and determine your fate.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews
music42 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning art direction and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable with a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and light combat, making it accessible and engaging.
  • The story is charming and emotionally resonant, providing a unique take on themes of death and acceptance.
  • Some gameplay mechanics can feel clunky, particularly in terms of navigation and depth perception, which may lead to frustration.
  • The game can be somewhat short, leaving players wanting more content and exploration opportunities.
  • There are occasional bugs and design oversights that can detract from the overall experience, particularly in later areas.
  • music67 mentions

    The music in "Hauntii" is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, with many reviewers highlighting the haunting piano soundtrack that complements the game's art style and storytelling. The soundtrack is described as phenomenal, chill, and captivating, enhancing the overall immersive experience and leaving a lasting impression on players. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a masterful score elevates the game to a remarkable level, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The art style of hauntii is incredibly pretty and is even further elevated by the hauntingly beautiful piano soundtrack playing most of the time.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of the most beautiful I've heard in years, to boot.”
    • “Absolutely gorgeous game with such a beautiful soundtrack to match!”
    • “Would like to recommend as the game has strong music and visuals, but too many other issues that led to a poor quality of my playthrough of the game.”
    • “The music alone has destroyed me.”
    • “A very stylized and graphically interesting game paired with fantastic music - unless you don't like jazz - and generally calm gameplay mixed in with some combat makes for a good time.”
  • story60 mentions

    The story of *hauntii* is characterized as simple yet emotionally resonant, effectively conveyed through a unique blend of visual storytelling and charming animations. Players appreciate the minimalist narrative that explores themes of death and memory, enhanced by a beautiful art style and haunting soundtrack, although some feel it leaves certain mysteries unresolved. Overall, the engaging presentation and emotional depth make it a memorable experience, despite its straightforward plot.

    • “The story is interesting and has an emotional core, but overall everything remains light and simple.”
    • “By combining those stars into constellations, you get a backstory told without words in charming little cutscenes that tell you a little about who hauntii was before their journey in the afterlife.”
    • “The storytelling is perfect, I love the characters, and the haunting music is definitely becoming a part of my regular playlists.”
    • “The first is that the story is largely advanced via short animations, and these story bits are only viewable once.”
    • “[spoiler] My main problem is still just the story; it starts strong and hooks you with several overarching mysteries, and then does not provide answers (or even theory material) to any of them.”
    • “In the end, it felt like the story ended before it was even halfway realized, but the game is still enjoyable from start to finish.”
  • gameplay59 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics, exploration, and puzzle-solving, with a standout possession/haunting feature that adds variety. While the overall experience is enjoyable and visually appealing, some players noted frustrations with clunky controls, poorly explained mechanics, and a lack of challenge in certain areas. Despite these issues, the game maintains a charming atmosphere and engaging gameplay loop that keeps players invested.

    • “The gameplay is great as well, though it does have its issues at times.”
    • “The haunting mechanic is very fun to interact with, and the methods of obtaining stars (the major collectible) are somewhat repetitive in concept but each usually has some fun twist that makes it enjoyable to collect nonetheless.”
    • “The controls are intuitive and responsive, making the gameplay smooth and enjoyable.”
    • “The creature you haunt is annoying and frustrating to control, and an entire boss fight ends up revolving around that mechanic.”
    • “For the most part, the gameplay is very simple, and some of the parts that are supposed to be more difficult end up feeling frustrating rather than difficult because of gameplay jankiness and camera angles making it hard to see depth.”
    • “There are some clunky mechanics in the game, like some of the objects/creatures you haunt or the mini-games you have to play to unlock stars.”
  • graphics59 mentions

    The graphics of *hauntii* are widely praised for their stunning art style, characterized by a unique monochrome palette that enhances the game's haunting atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the beautiful artwork and animation, which, along with an enchanting soundtrack, create an immersive experience that supports the storytelling. However, some players note that the high contrast visuals can occasionally make navigation challenging, blending elements together and causing disorientation.

    • “What it might lack in corporate polish and shine, hauntii more than makes up for in pure heart, charm, and gorgeous artwork.”
    • “I haven't felt such a jaw-dropping sense of awe over the visuals of a game since I played Manifold Garden; the artistry behind the environment is something that never ceases to amaze me while playing.”
    • “The visuals are not just beautiful, but they also contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game, enhancing the haunting theme that runs throughout.”
    • “The high contrast black and white visuals and automatically changing perspectives make the game disorienting at times as you cannot make out where you are or where enemies are.”
    • “Sometimes the high contrast aesthetic made it very difficult to determine the edge of a platform.”
    • “But both graphics and gameplay are serviceable to carry you through a surprisingly emotional but very minimalist story with an absolutely beautiful soundtrack in the background.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotionally resonant story and beautiful soundtrack, evoking a range of feelings from joy to sadness. While the gameplay and graphics are described as serviceable, the overall experience is characterized as magical and heartwarming, leaving a lasting emotional impact on players.

    • “Absolutely amazing and beautiful game that has made me cry.”
    • “Great music, great art, very touching story.”
    • “While this game certainly isn't without its flaws, it nonetheless manages to be a fun, magical, and deeply emotional experience, with a very strong identity to it that sets it apart from any other game.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its beautiful visuals and evocative soundtrack, which together create a haunting yet playful ambiance. Players appreciate the blend of melancholy and humor, alongside a relaxed gameplay style that encourages exploration and puzzle-solving, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

    • “The soundtrack alone elevates the atmosphere in this game.”
    • “It's got lots of fun little surprises and a sense of humor but also an atmosphere of melancholy.”
    • “It's got lots of fun little surprises and a sense of humor, but also an atmosphere of melancholy.”
    • “The visuals are not just beautiful, but they also contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game, enhancing the haunting theme that runs throughout.”
    • “I personally wouldn't listen to it on its own or anything, but it absolutely works with the game's atmosphere.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game initially faced significant stability issues with numerous bugs at launch, but recent updates have addressed many of these problems, leading to improved performance and user satisfaction. Players are optimistic about continued enhancements as the developers respond to feedback.

    • “Can be a bit buggy, but they have been ironing that out and hopefully it will continue to get better.”
    • “It was really buggy on release, but the devs have taken feedback and patched out most of the serious issues just recently, so I flipped my review.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that the grinding aspect can become tedious, particularly towards the end of the game, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

    • “The downsides - the ending gets quite tedious.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Many users feel that the game lacks significant replayability, which is often typical for story-driven titles.

    • “I don’t think it has much replay value, but that’s common with this sort of story-based game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on praising the soundtrack and musical performances. Therefore, no conclusions about optimization can be drawn from the provided texts.

  • character development1 mentions

    While the character designs and storyboard are praised, there are concerns regarding the gameplay mechanics, specifically the bell-ringing task, which may hinder the overall character development experience.

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