Ria's Hook

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Ria's Hook is a single player survival platformer game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Fossil and was released on April 4, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Note: This game is very difficult and does not take responsibility for your mental suffering. Really. Do not just download it. It's too hard. Ria's Hook is about an unhappy but bright girl who lost her home and family to an unidentified storm. On one day, One day, she finally got a chance to figure out the identity of the storm. And only we can help her to identify the bad storm. Cross the obstac…

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The protagonist is cute and adds charm to the game.
The game offers a unique hook swing mechanism that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate physics-based gameplay.
It runs well on low-end computers, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The graphics are mediocre and do not meet modern PC gaming standards, lacking the polish expected from contemporary titles.
Controls are floaty and imprecise, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience, especially for those requiring customization.
The difficulty curve is harsh and can feel unfair, with elements of RNG that may lead to player frustration.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, with many reviewers noting that the simplistic 2D art fails to meet modern expectations for visual fidelity, especially in an era dominated by photorealistic 3D graphics. While some appreciate the whimsical art style, the overall consensus is that the visuals are lacking and do not enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players disappointed. Despite options to adjust resolution, these do little to improve the fundamental deficiencies in the game's graphical presentation.
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful and whimsical art style that reflected the soothing gameplay that I found myself going back to the beginning to enjoy the game assets one more time.”
- “Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is very low, beneath what PC gamers have come to expect in this era of cutting-edge photorealistic 3D graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it janky and unsatisfying due to a lack of polish and responsiveness, which detracts from the overall experience. However, others appreciate the soothing and whimsical aspects of the gameplay, enjoying the extended playtime and engaging mechanics, especially given the low price point. Overall, while some players are disappointed, others find enjoyment in the game's unique style and music.
- “I 100% recommend this game to all who enjoy good music and a nice and long, soothing gameplay.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful and whimsical art style that reflected the soothing gameplay, and I found myself going back to the beginning to enjoy the game assets one more time.”
- “For the low cost of 2.6 USD, I found myself enjoying this game for an extended amount of time, coming back to the game over and over because of the exciting gameplay.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
- “Since the graphics are a fail, that leaves gameplay to try to make up the difference, and it doesn't.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, contributing to a soothing and enjoyable gameplay experience. Reviewers recommend it to anyone who appreciates good music alongside engaging gameplay.
- “I 100% recommend this game to all who enjoy good music and a nice, long, soothing gameplay.”
story
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The story is praised for its charm and fitting conclusion, leaving players satisfied with the overall narrative experience.
- “The ending was extremely charming too, and it was a fitting end to such a great story.”