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Heave Ho

Heave Ho is a game that both destroys and strengthens friendships and you’d be remiss to not include it in your game night line-up.
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92%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
stability, story
93% User Score Based on 1,924 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

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Heave Ho is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Le Cartel Studio and was released on August 29, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Heave Ho is a local multi-player game that supports up to 4 players in both co-op and PvP modes. Players must work together to reach the end of each level without falling to their deaths, using their own two hands and their friends' outstretched grips to swing and climb to safety. The game features excellent gameplay, customizable characters, and will definitely make you laugh. A controller is required for local multiplayer.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,924 reviews
humor231 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • Heave Ho is an incredibly fun and hilarious game, especially when played with friends, providing endless laughter and chaotic moments.
  • The game features simple controls that are easy to learn, making it accessible for players of all skill levels, and it encourages teamwork and cooperation.
  • With a variety of levels and unlockable costumes, Heave Ho offers a charming art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
  • The game lacks online multiplayer support, which limits its playability for those who cannot gather friends locally, and the remote play feature can be laggy and unreliable.
  • Solo play is lackluster and not as enjoyable, as the game is designed primarily for multiplayer experiences.
  • There are persistent bugs and issues, particularly with controller recognition on certain platforms, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • humor
    231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is overwhelmingly praised, with players consistently describing it as "hilarious" and "stupidly funny," especially when played with friends. Many reviews highlight the chaotic and absurd nature of the gameplay, which leads to uncontrollable laughter and memorable moments, making it an ideal choice for party settings. While some players note that it can be frustrating at times, the overall consensus is that the comedic elements significantly enhance the enjoyment, particularly in multiplayer scenarios.

    • “One of the few party games that actually make me cry laughing.”
    • “Absolutely hilarious to play with friends.”
    • “We were a bunch of friends that rolled laughing for hours and still going on about it a week later.”
  • gameplay
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and engaging, humorous design, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. While the game offers a fun and chaotic experience, particularly in co-op mode, some users expressed a desire for online multiplayer options to enhance the experience. Overall, the combination of charming visuals, solid mechanics, and lighthearted challenges contributes to a delightful party game atmosphere.

    • “The art style is very charming and unique, the gameplay is fun and will never fail to make you laugh.”
    • “The mechanics are satisfying and simple to pick up, the difficulty curve is gentle enough to be challenging but forgiving enough to avoid frustration, and the charming sound and graphics set the mood perfectly.”
    • “The perfect mix of simple gameplay for a 'party' game while still hiding enough challenge to be engaging.”
    • “There's not much complexity to the game mechanics here, but there doesn't need to be.”
    • “The game artificially holds the player(s) back by level mechanics (electric surfaces), which makes the whole point of having a 'new record' balloon fly up as you finish a level.”
    • “Simple game mechanics - really just two shoulder buttons and joystick.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming and unique art style that is both visually pleasing and simplistic, with attention to detail that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the cute graphics and customizable characters, which contribute to the game's fun and humorous atmosphere. While some aspects may feel a bit rough around the edges, the overall aesthetic and delightful sound design create an engaging and enjoyable environment.

    • “The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
    • “I love how simple yet visually pleasing the art style is too.”
    • “The customisable goofy characters coupled with an adorable hand-drawn art style emits personality and appeal.”
  • replayability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly enjoyable and replayable, especially in local co-op with different friends, others note its short length and limited content, which diminishes long-term replay value. Many reviewers suggest that adding workshop support for custom maps could significantly enhance replayability.

    • “This is an absolute gem with a shocking amount of replayability (especially if you change around who you play with).”
    • “Good replayability, especially with local co-op.”
    • “Well worth the asking price; co-op levels scale so they're playable for 2, 3, or 4.”
    • “Just keep in mind it's really short; you'll likely beat it in 3 hours and there's not much replayability from what I've seen.”
    • “The game is a good laugh, but be aware that there is not much content, and after a few bashes at versus, there is no real replayability.”
    • “All it needs is a way to have custom maps made by the community so we can get more replay value!”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly when using remote play and on Mac systems. While some players enjoy a solid experience, many express frustration over bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, especially during remote sessions. Overall, the game requires improvements in its stability, particularly for remote play and Mac compatibility.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “Runs great.”
    • “Remote play ends up being very buggy for me sometimes, and I'd honestly prefer to just have a copy and get my friend a copy in order to play together smoothly.”
    • “Fix your Mac port of the game already, it freezes on load.”
    • “Freezes at controller screen; there is a support thread open from a year ago and the developer has not addressed it.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, quirky, and well-suited to the game's tone, with many players finding themselves humming the main menu soundtrack. It enhances the overall experience without being distracting, contributing positively to the game's charming visuals and engaging mechanics. However, there are a few dissenting opinions that describe the music as lackluster.

    • “Mechanics are very solid, level designs are great, music is very catchy.”
    • “You'll find yourself humming the main menu soundtrack after playing it.”
    • “The music is quirky, fits the tone of the game, and never became distracting.”
    • “[lacklustre music]”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks a meaningful story, with multiple users emphasizing the absence of narrative content. The comments suggest a frustration with the game's storytelling, or lack thereof, reducing it to a one-word critique.

    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
    • “A one-word story review: 'Stan anything except Michael.'”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress through linear levels. Many reviewers express that the grinding can feel overwhelming, suggesting that it may demand more dedication than they are willing to give.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Most of the levels are very linear and somewhat tedious, to be frank.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be highly emotional, often experiencing laughter to the point of tears, which highlights its ability to create memorable and joyful moments with friends. The emphasis on carefree interactions adds to the overall emotional impact, making it a unique and enjoyable experience.

    • “It's been a long time since I cried from laughter, but this game supplies that in spades.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization for controllers has been criticized due to significant input lag of 0.5 seconds or more, along with frequent disconnects and stuttering, even when using a workaround with multiple controllers on two computers.

    • “Yes, this game is optimized for controllers.”
    • “When we finally found a workaround (4 controllers on 2 computers), input lag was consistently 0.5 seconds or more, with numerous disconnects and stuttering.”
    • “This game is not optimized for a smooth multiplayer experience, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
    • “The performance issues make it nearly unplayable, especially when trying to use multiple controllers.”
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Heave Ho is a arcade action adventure game with comedy and kids themes.

Heave Ho is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 51 hours playing Heave Ho.

Heave Ho was released on August 29, 2019.

Heave Ho was developed by Le Cartel Studio.

Heave Ho has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Heave Ho is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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