Hazel Sky

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 99 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Short but sweet, Hazel Sky is an entertaining little adventure with eye-pleasing vistas and some toe-tapping tunes.
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"Hazel Sky" is a single-player, mystical role-playing game with a deep plot and stunning graphics. As a young engineer named Shane, players must pass the trials on a far-off island to become an Engineer or face banishment, while also forming an illicit friendship with a fellow trainee named Erin. Throughout the game, players will repair and build flying machines, navigate challenging terrain, and uncover the fates of those who faced the trials before them, all while exploring themes of love, ambition, and societal change.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

46%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
story20 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and visually appealing environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are engaging and not overly difficult, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
  • The story, while short, has intriguing elements and themes that resonate with players, particularly regarding personal growth and exploration.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in under four hours, leading to a feeling of insufficient value for the price.
  • Voice acting is often criticized as poor and lacking emotional depth, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • Gameplay mechanics can feel clunky and awkward, with issues in item management and character controls that frustrate the experience.
  • story90 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it short and underdeveloped, lacking depth and character development. While some appreciated the intriguing world and artistic elements, others criticized the incoherence and rushed pacing, suggesting that the narrative felt secondary to gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story shows potential but often leaves players wanting more in terms of engagement and resolution.

    • “This is a delightful game that provides some enjoyable puzzles and a captivating story.”
    • “The art style is charming, the story is well written and directed, and the puzzles are engaging enough.”
    • “The story and character development are well written, the game really delivers on atmosphere, music and puzzles.”
    • “It's just a shame that the characters aren't adequately developed and the game is too short to sufficiently suspend disbelief for the plot, implying that the story was written around the gameplay concept and not the other way around.”
    • “The story is incoherent and the endings are both terrible.”
    • “I found the game to have a weak story.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    Gameplay is characterized by clunky mechanics and awkward item management, leading to a confusing experience. While the game features a variety of mechanics and runs smoothly, it falls short of the depth and polish found in contemporary AAA titles, resulting in a shallow gameplay experience that is further hindered by underdeveloped characters and a brief storyline. Overall, despite its polish, the gameplay lacks the exploration and engagement that players expect.

    • “The game manages to include an impressive variety of mechanics, and the environmental design makes sure that most locations and extras are not difficult to find, merely tedious at times.”
    • “Overall, for what little there is, the game is actually quite polished mechanically.”
    • “Gameplay: controls are honestly a bit jank, but nothing you can't get around.”
    • “Gameplay is confusing; item management, even just simply picking an item up, is awkward.”
    • “The total gameplay was very short, the game mechanics felt clunky, and the storyline could’ve been interesting if it was panned out more.”
    • “The gameplay is as shallow as the character development, and even the reviews saying it has a good soundtrack are a lie.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and smoothness, particularly for an indie title, with many players admiring the art style. However, there are notable limitations, such as poor performance at resolutions higher than 1080p and a lack of graphic adjustments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are engaging and contribute positively to the gameplay, some players feel that the game falls short of its potential due to these presentation issues.

    • “The art style is charming, the story is well written and directed, and the puzzles are engaging enough.”
    • “Graphics are beautiful for an indie title, no bugs encountered so far, controls are pretty tight.”
    • “All in all great game kept me engaged and the graphics alone are worth the try.”
    • “The game at first glance seems aesthetically pleasing but falls short when you push the resolution higher than 1080.”
    • “It really cannot handle 4K, although it gives you an option for it, and does not offer much in any graphic adjustments.”
    • “Hazel Sky is a decent puzzle game with a charming art style, but there are some glaring presentation issues that are hard to ignore.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric contribution and integration into gameplay, while others criticize it as scattered and out of place. Despite a few positive mentions of the soundtrack, many players feel that it does not enhance the overall experience, which is marred by shallow gameplay and character development.

    • “Pretty game and story, with some puzzles, collectables and songs to play.”
    • “The story and character development are well written, the game really delivers on atmosphere, music and puzzles.”
    • “The music is scattered and out of place.”
    • “I have spent about 6.5 hours trying to complete this game with every aspect in-game and reading mostly everything, playing every song on guitar.”
    • “Pretty game and story, with some puzzles, collectibles, and songs to play.”
  • character development6 mentions

    Character development in the game is described as well-constructed and engaging, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere and storytelling. However, some users feel that it lacks depth, comparing it unfavorably to the gameplay experience.

    • “The story and character development are well written; the game really delivers on atmosphere, music, and puzzles.”
    • “The storyline, character development, and plot are all well constructed.”
    • “The storyline, character development, and plot are all well constructed.”
    • “The gameplay is as shallow as the character development, and even the reviews saying it has a good soundtrack are a lie.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game received mixed feedback, with some players finding the story touching yet lacking depth and involvement. Many reviewers noted a significant absence of emotional connection to the characters, leading to a bland and contrived experience.

    • “A touching story, but it could have been more involving and deeper.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, enhanced by well-crafted story and character development, as well as effective music and puzzles. Overall, it successfully immerses players in its environment.

    • “The story and character development are well written, the game really delivers on atmosphere, music, and puzzles.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game is criticized for its short playtime and minimal replay value, leading many users to recommend waiting for a significant discount before purchasing. Overall, the consensus is that the price does not justify the limited content available for repeated playthroughs.

    • “I would not recommend until heavily discounted due to how short it is and that there will be little or no replay value.”
    • “[*] price per value feels high; limited to no replayability, and relatively short play-through.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find that while the game features a diverse range of mechanics and accessible environmental design, the grinding aspect can become tedious, making the process of locating extras feel more laborious than enjoyable.

    • “The game manages to include an impressive variety of mechanics, and the environmental design makes sure that most locations and extras are not difficult to find, merely tedious at times.”
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Critic Reviews

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4hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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