Hawked

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Hawked is a multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by MY.GAMES and was released on February 15, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"HAWKED is a free-to-play massively multiplayer Action game that combines shooter combat with exploration and treasure hunting. Play solo or in teams of 2-3 to outfox and outgun monsters and rival Renegades in PvPvE battles across a mysterious island. Traverse diverse landscapes, solve puzzles, and reclaim ancient treasures to upgrade your arsenal."

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,809 reviews

gameplay77 positive mentions

optimization40 negative mentions

HAWKED features a vibrant comic-book aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay loop is engaging, combining treasure hunting with PvPvE elements, making each match feel unique.
The movement mechanics, including sliding and climbing, add a fun layer of exploration and strategy.

The game suffers from significant server issues, including long queue times and frequent disconnections.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, often placing new players against much higher-level opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
The monetization system is seen as predatory, with many cosmetics and upgrades locked behind paywalls, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating its engaging mechanics and unique blend of extraction and battle royale elements, but also criticizing its repetitiveness and lack of depth in encounters. While some find the core gameplay loop fun and addictive, others point out issues with clunky controls, server performance, and a perceived shift towards pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement to maintain long-term player interest.
- “The gameplay's solid enough - I mean, I didn't throw my controller at the wall, so that's a win, innit?”
- “There's excitement, strategy, fast-paced gameplay, and a real sense of adventure.”
- “The addition of different characters, each with unique abilities, adds a layer of depth and strategy to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is boring and acts like an MMO concept.”
- “The gameplay loop gets repetitive with no outside goal to work towards.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is a bit underwhelming.”
graphics
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
8%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, comic-book aesthetic that many players find appealing, reminiscent of titles like Fortnite and Borderlands. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, with reports of lag and performance issues even on high-end systems, detracting from the overall experience. While the art style is praised for its creativity and charm, the technical execution leaves much to be desired, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, and the loot you collect is incredible.”
- “The art style is something I love and the core loop is super fun.”
- “Fantastic concept with huge potential and great cartoony graphics.”
- “More like 'hawk-ward!' it's like they took the fun out of gaming, slapped some mediocre graphics on it, and called it a day.”
- “The graphics are so poorly optimized that playing for an extended period is physically uncomfortable and hurts my eyes.”
- “The graphics are awful, everything is low poly not because of the art style but because the graphics are really horrible!”
optimization
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as frequent lag, frame rate drops, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. While some users noted that it runs smoothly on certain hardware configurations, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant optimization and polishing to provide a stable and enjoyable experience. Many players expressed frustration over the game's performance, suggesting that it feels unrefined and poorly optimized across various systems.
- “The matchmaking system is solid, and the game runs smoothly with minimal lag, making it easy to jump into games with friends or solo.”
- “Great graphics, runs smoothly on my 1080 GPU.”
- “No bugs that I've run into yet, feels fairly optimized.”
- “Legit almost never saw a game optimized this bad, holy sh*t.”
- “Gameplay is good and it keeps every match action-packed, but all of this is nothing if you cannot even play the game because of server issues, frequent lags, FPS drops, and the game is not optimized for a smooth experience.”
- “Awful optimization; people with 4080 dropping to 60 FPS, my FPS falling down to 15-20 in fights while my PC ran fine on this and other games with better graphics.”
monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization system in the game has been widely criticized for being aggressive and predatory, with many players feeling it prioritizes profit over player experience. Users report excessive microtransactions, a non-renewable battle pass, and privacy concerns related to data collection for targeted advertising. While some players find the game enjoyable without spending money, the overall sentiment is that the monetization practices detract significantly from the game's potential and enjoyment.
- “Genuinely fun without paying for microtransactions unlike the majority of modern games.”
- “While the monetization may not be the best, it seems they have future plans to add more cosmetics that you can buy with the currency earned from just playing, which you can earn fairly fast if you collect many of the smaller artifacts stashed around the map.”
- “Yes, it has a little rough monetization but still better than some other titles, and there's no pay-to-win that I could see, only cosmetics and some small boosters.”
- “The monetization system is greedier than a seagull at a chip shop.”
- “The in-game currency is excessively overpriced, resembling a cash grab tactic by the developers.”
- “The monetization is bad, aggressive, and unwarranted.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often described as underwhelming and difficult to follow, with many players feeling that it is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and bugs. While some appreciate the potential for an engaging narrative and character development, the fast-paced nature of matches and numerous technical issues hinder the overall experience. Overall, the story lacks depth and coherence, leaving players wanting more substantial content and a clearer narrative direction.
- “A thrilling ride, hawked surpasses genre peers with its immersive story and superior mechanics, despite falling short in the graphics department.”
- “Fun casual extraction shooter with a cool storyline & is amazing with friends.”
- “Make it a PvE/coop, slap some edgy story on it and call it a day.”
- “It's all so fast-paced, everyone skips over the story, and every round is done in a matter of 5-10 minutes or less!”
- “The story that the game world builds is already amazingly fun and interesting.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with keybinds, combat mechanics, and server performance. While players appreciate the game's concept and fun elements, the overwhelming presence of technical problems has led to frustration and a call for optimization and fixes. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," impacting the overall experience despite its potential.
- “It is a buggy mess.”
- “The game is still very buggy after many months of release but good game overall when you ignore the bugs.”
- “Lastly, the game is beyond buggy; the final gate to get the artifact won't even let you open it; it just gets stuck and makes the noise like it's spinning, but it isn't, so you are stuck and just have to wait for time to run out or exile within a minute.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
27%
68%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively demanding, often requiring a significant time investment to upgrade abilities and progress. Many reviews highlight that the grind feels tedious and lacks meaningful rewards, with some suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some players appreciate the challenge, the consensus leans towards the grinding being a major hurdle, especially for new players.
- “The puzzles are fun and you'll have to pay attention to solve most of them, but it's done well and is fun, not tedious.”
- “The levels are grindy for a free-to-play game and it takes a while for you to get a match up and running (like the COD Warzone series!).”
- “Upgrading to the last 2 rarities is insanely grindy.”
- “Which to be said had the most tedious battle pass in any game... not only can you only gain progression by forced challenges, but some of them are just no fun to even try to do.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its playful and colorful art design, creating a chill yet immersive environment, particularly enhanced by a festive theme. However, some players find the competitive elements and repetitive nature challenging, which may detract from the overall experience for casual gamers. Overall, the game is noted for its captivating presentation and potential for ongoing development.
- “The art design is playful, colorful, and has a chill atmosphere.”
- “Immersive atmosphere - captivating environment.”
- “However, its repetitive nature and competitive atmosphere can be challenging for casual players.”
- “The entire game area has been thematically designed for the holidays, creating a special atmosphere.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing player interactions, such as campers facing unexpected defeats, and entertaining in-game elements like quirky text bubbles ("kapow!" and "blammo!") that enhance the experience. Additionally, references to pop culture, like a nod to Shrek, contribute to the game's lighthearted tone, making it enjoyable for players. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the gameplay, encouraging camaraderie and laughter among players.
- “The gunplay is decent, and the little text bubbles that pop up when you shoot someone saying 'kapow!' or 'blammo!' are a hilarious touch.”
- “I like the environment, the lizardmen tribe, the funny moments (there is the Shrek reference, which made me laugh).”
- “Is a good game other than two little players camping exfil and not playing the game as intended. Funny enough, they both died to my girlfriend in this last game we just played, and she just started the game. Crazy how campers always die in the end! I definitely recommend more people play this and hunt those two down.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and immersive aesthetic, likening it to an Indiana Jones vibe, others find it overwhelming and distracting, particularly when navigating menus. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may not suit everyone's taste.
- “The music and aesthetic makes me feel like Indiana Jones.”
- “Queue to open the options menu while blasting the game's horrible music and it still plays audio while it's unfocused.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of frustration and hope regarding the game's emotional impact, noting that while it has potential, particularly in its aesthetics, it currently lacks the fluidity and satisfaction needed for a more engaging experience. Many feel that improvements in movement and animations could enhance their emotional connection to the game.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's strong replay value, emphasizing its longevity and the ability to engage players in multiple playthroughs. This suggests that the game offers varied experiences or challenges that encourage returning to it after the initial completion.
- “The replay value is impressive, offering longevity and endless fun.”
- “The game has incredible replayability, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With its high replay value, this game keeps you coming back for more adventures.”
- “Replay value is lacking, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “The game offers little in terms of replayability, which is disappointing.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to return.”