HoPiKo

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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HoPiKo is a fast-paced speed run platformer where you must save gaming by jumping through levels and avoiding obstacles to rescue enslaved HoPiKos. With 100s of hand-crafted levels across 5-stage mini runs, players must compete for the fastest times and collect retro consoles for bonus runs. The game features a chiptune soundtrack and unique minimal controls for a challenging and brutal twitch-based gameplay experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game features fantastic music and fast-paced gameplay that fits well with the soundtrack, making it enjoyable both casually and for completionists.
The visuals are colorful and vibrant, with a well-designed art style that enhances the overall experience.
Many players found the game to be a source of joy and motivation, helping them through tough times and providing a sense of accomplishment.

The control scheme is poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where mechanics fail to work as intended, causing many deaths.
The game can feel unplayable on PC due to clunky controls, especially when using a mouse and keyboard, which detracts from the overall experience.
Players have reported inconsistencies in level design and timing, particularly in later worlds, which can lead to unnecessary frustration.

music
14 mentions
57 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its fantastic quality and how well it complements the fast-paced gameplay. The soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some players even purchasing the game solely for the music. Overall, the combination of great art style and engaging audio contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Fantastic music combined with great fast gameplay fitting for the OST pace.”
- “The soundtrack is wonderful, too.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Bought it just for the soundtrack.”
- “Love the art style, music, and feedback after I beat a stage.”
gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action that requires precise timing and quick decision-making, with any hesitation potentially resulting in failure. Players appreciate the integration of fantastic music that complements the gameplay, while small adjustments in mechanics help differentiate each world, maintaining a fresh experience throughout.
- “Fantastic music combined with great fast gameplay fitting for the OST pace.”
- “The timing and cycles you need to hit create a challenging experience, where any hesitation can lead to failure.”
- “However, due to all of the timing and cycles you need to hit, not to mention you have a very limited time to beat the stage, any 'hesitation'—aka mechanics not working—will lead to your death.”
- “Small tweaks are made to the gameplay to keep each world feeling less like the previous.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their colorful and vibrant art style, which complements the overall experience beautifully. Reviewers appreciate the upgraded design, noting that it enhances the game's appeal and provides satisfying feedback upon completing stages.
- “The game's visuals are colorful, vibrant, and fit the game to near-perfection.”
- “Upgraded art style and upgraded design.”
- “Love the art style, music, and feedback after I beat a stage.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”