Horace Hagfish
- November 20, 2023
- Gregory Tice
Get on SteamLaunch yourself into a puzzle-filled labyrinth as Horace Hagfish. Your expertise in slime production and love for meat render you the perfect candidate to recover the colors of the cosmos. Eat colorful meat to generate colorized slime trails, blend colors to shift hues, and collect chromatic orbs to unlock the exit. Remember to be mindful of your mixing, as creating brown is game over for both you…
Reviews
- Great puzzle design with a gradual increase in difficulty and well-integrated mechanics.
- Beautiful EGA graphics and nostalgic homage to late '80s and early '90s PC games.
- Charming characters and humorous dialogue add to the overall fun and enjoyment of the game.
- The game can be frustrating at times, especially for those not familiar with retro gaming.
- Some players have reported issues with controller compatibility, despite it working fine for others.
- The difficulty spikes can be quite challenging, which may not appeal to all puzzle game fans.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming EGA graphics that pay homage to late '80s and early '90s PC games, creating a nostalgic visual experience. Players appreciate the beautiful aesthetics and catchy music, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the fun puzzles.
“The game elegantly pays tribute to PC games of the late '80s and early '90s, with its beautiful EGA graphics and general look and feel.”
“Fun puzzles, great old-school graphics, and catchy music... overall a great game.”
“Some additional mechanics, a nice music track, and charming EGA graphics make for a delightful puzzle experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by well-designed puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, introducing new mechanics at a balanced pace to maintain interest. The addition of charming graphics and a pleasant music track enhances the overall puzzle experience.
“The puzzles are well-designed and offer a gradual increase in difficulty, introducing new mechanics at a pace that keeps the gameplay interesting.”
“Some additional mechanics, a nice music track, and charming EGA graphics make for a nice puzzle experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being catchy and enhancing the overall experience, complementing the charming old-school graphics and engaging puzzle mechanics. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the game's nostalgic and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Fun puzzles, great old school graphics, and catchy music... overall a great game.”
“Some additional mechanics, a nice music track, and charming EGA graphics make for a delightful puzzle experience.”
