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Hibernation Day

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96%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 163 reviews

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Hibernation Day is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Ariorick and was released on December 14, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hibernation Day is a short dialog based adventure with cozy visuals. It's about family and the problems we face trying to keep it afloat.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Hibernation Day is a short, cute, and heartwarming game featuring adorable opossum characters and humorous dialogue, making it a delightful experience.
  • The hand-drawn art style is charming and visually appealing, enhancing the cozy atmosphere of the game.
  • It's a free game that offers a quick, enjoyable playthrough, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy a light-hearted story.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, utilizing 100% of GPU resources despite its simple graphics, leading to potential technical difficulties for some players.
  • The gameplay is very basic, with limited interaction and a short duration that may leave some players wanting more depth and content.
  • There are instances of awkward dialogue and typos that can detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished.
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a heartwarming and cute short narrative centered around a young opossum boy preparing for hibernation with his family, highlighting relatable family dynamics and conflicts. While the plot is simple and brief, it effectively captures the essence of familial bonds and the challenges that come with them, all set against a charming backdrop of winter festivities. Overall, players appreciate the delightful art style and the wholesome, touching themes presented in this young adult holiday tale.

    • “Extremely cute and warm short story about a possum family with usual family-related conflicts many can relate to.”
    • “The art is fantastic, the story is short, sweet, and endearing.”
    • “While there is a little bit of fun worldbuilding and lore, the main emphasis of the story is firmly on the family in the present.”
    • “Without spoiling too much, this is a more grown-up toned young adult Christmas story, where everyone has been around each other too long and the resentment has started to set in.”
    • “It only took like 10 minutes to get through, and the story is really short and simple.”
  • humor
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a blend of silly dialogue and amusing character interactions that evoke a cozy, lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the clever writing and funny moments, often comparing its charm to that of "Undertale." Despite its short length, the humor resonates well, making it a delightful experience for those looking for a quick, entertaining game.

    • “Basically, it's a pretty short and humorous game that features mostly dialogue between the characters, and it kinda gave me some Undertale vibes from the situations they go through.”
    • “It's stupidly funny yet accurately portrays the vibes of a pseudo-dysfunctional/reasonably communicative family.”
    • “The game's ability to weave life experiences into a narrative filled with humor and warmth is nothing short of magical.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and well-developed art style, featuring adorable hand-drawn visuals and cute characters, particularly fluffy possums. While many players appreciate the warm and whimsical aesthetics, some criticize the overall quality as mediocre, which may deter certain gamers. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received for their cuteness and humor, contributing positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The hand-drawn visuals are adorable, with warm fuzzy backgrounds and cute fluffy possum friends.”
    • “The game's art, crafted by Nastasia Viatkina, is a cozy tapestry of visuals that bring warmth even to a frosty heart like mine.”
    • “Great visuals, heartwarming story, and cute art; 100% must play.”
    • “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
    • “A very basic dialog with cutout graphics in a manga style but with possums, there is high drama in the possum family, because the big deep winter sleep is coming and well this is scary stuff, help hold the family together.”
    • “---{ graphics }---”
  • emotional
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, featuring adorable art and relatable family dynamics. Players find the experience touching and cozy, often describing it as a delightful escape that evokes genuine feelings in a short, engaging format. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to create a warm, uplifting atmosphere that resonates with players.

    • “The art is wonderful, the story is sweet and touching.”
    • “The struggle of the cool older sister, the mischievous younger brother, and the quarreling parents are relatable and heartwarming.”
    • “Short but cozy and heartwarming game full of quirky characters, exactly what you need for gloomy winter days.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Hibernation Day" is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it offers only about eight minutes of actual playtime. While some appreciate the slightly twisted lore, the overall experience is described as lacking stakes and meaningful engagement, making it feel more like a brief interactive experience than a full-fledged game.

    • “Y'know, for a game that hardly even has twenty minutes of gameplay, Hibernation Day has some slightly twisted lore when you really think about it.”
    • “Gameplay: decent”
    • “There are no stakes, violence, or even any real gameplay.”
    • “I was only half joking about the no gameplay thing; as Hibernation Day's gameplay is about as simple as it gets.”
    • “It has about 8 minutes of gameplay, but you could do it in less if you wanted a speed run.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while it features a pleasing art style and runs smoothly, players have noted that it is surprisingly demanding despite its minimal content, leading to a consensus of poor optimization overall.

    • “The art style is really nice and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “There's almost nothing in the game, yet it's apparently very demanding performance-wise.”
    • “So, optimization is very poor.”
    • “5/10 – poorly optimized short adventure with easy 100% completion of all achievements.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its serene and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a charming soundtrack that evokes peaceful imagery, such as quiet nights under the northern lights.

    • “The soundtrack, serene and calming, reminded me of the quiet nights under the northern lights.”
    • “Very cute game with great music.”
    • “Music: good”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, being free of glitches and bugs, making it a reliable choice for young kids, despite the existence of better free alternatives.

    • “It's short, free, and has no glitches.”
    • “Better free games do exist, but on the upside, it is not buggy, and the really young kids will love it.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Despite its short length and lack of difficulty, the game offers good replayability through its dialogue trees, allowing players to explore different responses and interactions with the characters.

    • “The game is extremely short and easy (you literally can't lose), but there is a nice amount of replayability in terms of the dialogue trees, which lead to different responses and reactions from our possum friends.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new dialogue options and outcomes, making it fun to explore different choices and see how they affect the story.”
    • “The variety of paths and endings encourages you to replay the game multiple times, ensuring that each experience feels fresh and engaging.”
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Hibernation Day is a action game with comedy theme.

Hibernation Day is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Hibernation Day was released on December 14, 2023.

Hibernation Day was developed by Ariorick.

Hibernation Day has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Hibernation Day is a single player game.

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