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Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and enchanting music that create a magical atmosphere.
- Puzzles are progressively challenging and require creativity, providing a rewarding experience when solved.
- Hyss is suitable for all ages, making it a delightful game for families and friends to enjoy together.
- Some players found certain areas, particularly in cave levels, to be too dark, requiring adjustments to brightness settings.
- A few players expressed a desire for more interactive elements, such as riding the cow character.
- While the puzzles are generally well-designed, some may find them too challenging at times, potentially leading to frustration.
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and charming art style, earning high ratings such as 9/10. Players appreciate the enchanting and light-hearted aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience, even at lower settings. The combination of beautiful graphics and immersive ambiance contributes to the game's appeal, particularly for fans of platformers and story-driven titles.
“The visuals are stunning and the game still looks great with lower settings!”
“The art style combined with the ambiance and very responsive controls makes this game a joy to play. It is truly an amazing experience, and I recommend it to almost everyone who enjoys platformers and story-driven/cinematic games.”
“The game sounds amazing, the graphics look really great (especially for an indie title), and the puzzles are giving me just the right amount of challenge.”
- music10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Hyss is highly praised, receiving a perfect score of 10/10 for its ability to blend Nordic folk elements with the game's enchanting visuals, creating a fairy-like atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively enhances the thematic experience and mood, making it a standout feature of the game.
“For me, Hyss is a game with a lovely theme, charming visuals, and beautiful music.”
“+ The music really sets the mood and adds to the theme of the game.”
“Visually, the character design and general visual theme are great and different, while the music and sound really add a fairy-like atmosphere.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-paced, allowing players to gradually learn the mechanics, which leads to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the balance between challenging puzzles and enjoyable interactions, such as unique actions like "punching a cow." Overall, the gameplay is rated positively at 8/10.
“As a player, I get introduced to the game's mechanics at a good pace. Once I have become familiar with how the game plays (punching a cow, etc.), I find myself in a good spot between finding the puzzle elements in the game tricky and challenging yet interesting.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, complementing its art style and ambiance, which together create an enjoyable and immersive experience. Reviewers recommend it to fans of platformers and story-driven games for its cinematic qualities.
“The art style combined with the ambiance and very responsive controls makes this game a joy to play. It is truly an amazing experience, and I recommend it to almost everyone who enjoys platformers and story-driven/cinematic games.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and visually appealing character design, complemented by enchanting music and sound that create a fairy-like ambiance.
“Visually, the character design and general visual theme are great and unique, while the music and sound really add a fairy-like atmosphere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through unique and visually appealing designs that contribute to a distinct fairy-like atmosphere, enhanced by the accompanying music and sound.
