Huenison

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Huenison is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by RETREAM and was released on February 26, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Innovative arcade shooter that takes various elements from many classic and less-known games, and puts them together in a hectic mix. All in retro visuals and synthetic sonorities that recall the revered Commodore 64's SID chip.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story1 positive mentions

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Huenison features a unique blend of arcade shooting and puzzle elements, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
The game has a nostalgic retro aesthetic and an excellent chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Levels gradually increase in difficulty, offering a satisfying challenge that keeps players engaged and motivated.

The game can become quite difficult quickly, which may frustrate some players.
There is no controller support, limiting gameplay options to keyboard controls only.
Some levels rely heavily on luck regarding power-up spawns, which can disrupt the balance of gameplay.

music
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The music in the game, particularly the chiptune soundtrack, is highly praised for its nostalgic quality, effectively capturing the essence of classic video games from thirty years ago. Reviewers find it both relaxing and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing!”
- “Great chiptune music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The graphics and the chiptune music capture the very essence of what video games were like thirty years ago.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is initially reminiscent of classic titles like Tetris and Space Invaders, but quickly reveals itself to be more complex and engaging as players develop strategies. While it may appeal primarily to fans of retro gaming, its frantic pace and depth offer a rewarding experience for modern audiences as well. Overall, players find the gameplay to be fun and dynamic, transforming initial simplicity into a rich challenge.
- “Certainly, the game starts easily enough, and one may first think that it’s just another Tetris clone with a couple of simple mechanical changes – but one needn’t be a brain surgeon to gain an almost immediate understanding that the game is so much more than that.”
- “The gameplay is hectic at first, but once you figure out various strategies, Huenison comes alive, and all of a sudden you feel like Neo in the Matrix :-)”
- “Gameplay is pretty fun; it felt like Space Invaders mixed with Tetris.”
- “The gameplay is hectic at first, but once you figure out various strategies, the game comes alive and all of a sudden you feel like Neo in the Matrix.”
- “However, they also help transform what could be deemed to be a very niche product – a game that only appeals to those of us who were alive to enjoy 1980s gaming – to a presentable status to a modern audience who should be able to appreciate the vast quality that the classic style gameplay contains.”
- “Certainly, the game starts easily enough and one may first think that it’s just another Tetris clone with a couple of simple mechanical changes – and perhaps this is what he was implying – but one needn’t be a brain surgeon to gain an almost immediate understanding that the game is so very much more than that.”
graphics
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The graphics of Huension are characterized by retro Atari aesthetics, effectively capturing the essence of classic video games from thirty years ago. Users appreciate the smooth visuals and nostalgic chiptune music, enhancing the overall fun and engaging experience of the game.
- “The graphics and the chiptune music capture the very essence of what video games were like thirty years ago.”
- “Huension is a retro puzzle shooter with Atari aesthetics; it's fun to play, smooth, and very enjoyable to return to.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
story
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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.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is limited due to the absence of freeplay or score attack modes, which may reduce the overall experience beyond the enjoyable 24-level campaign.