The Hardest Game Ever

About

The Hardest Game Ever is a precision 2D platformer. As the name suggests, it's a very difficult game, so difficult that the developer has created a challenge to pay the first person to beat the game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
The art style and character design are appealing, adding charm to the gameplay.
Players appreciate the potential for speedrunning and the sense of accomplishment when mastering difficult sections.

The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players find the lack of checkpoints and the need to restart from the beginning after each death tedious and demotivating.
The game is criticized for relying on unfair mechanics and trial-and-error gameplay, making it feel more frustrating than enjoyable.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of challenging mechanics and frustrating design choices, leading to a tedious experience for many players. While the platforming elements and graphics are praised, the lack of reliable checkpoints and inconsistent mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, making the game feel more confusing than fun. Players note that the difficulty can be engaging, but it often crosses into irritation due to poorly implemented features.
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “In summary, the game's mechanics are fun and the platforming is great, but there is a fine line between difficult and tedious.”
- “It’s a hard game with interesting mechanics.”
- “The game has a great concept, but it falls short due to the irritating gameplay and the lack of a simple save point.”
- “The gameplay is sloppy and the game design is done in an annoying way; the game is hard, but that is only because the developers are making it confusing and not enjoyable.”
- “My problem with this game stems mainly from the tedious gameplay.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and artistic integration. However, some find it can become repetitive or annoying over time. Features like the music box are highlighted as positive additions that enhance the overall experience.
- “The music box is such a good idea :3”
- “It's really nice to have things like the music box in this kind of game; it relaxes you a bit... although I would have liked if the music could be played permanently :>”
- “The movement feels solid, the colors and the music are on point for my taste.”
- “The music feels silly and out of place.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, with many users noting the cute art style and beautiful designs. The game runs smoothly and is well-optimized, contributing to a positive visual experience, despite some criticism regarding the controls. Overall, the graphics enhance the gameplay, making it visually engaging.
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “The game isn't bad, it's pretty fluid, runs well, and is overall well optimized with good graphics.”
- “Graphically it's very beautiful and I like the controls.”
- “The art style of this game is pretty cute and the NPCs you encounter are nice and friendly, but the controls are horrendous, clunky, and heavy to use.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, as they often have to repeat easy sections multiple times to tackle difficult jumps. While the mechanics and platforming are enjoyable, the lack of meaningful progression makes the repetitive gameplay feel frustrating and time-consuming. Overall, the game struggles to balance difficulty with engaging gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “It isn't a super hard game, just really tedious.”
- “My problem with this game stems mainly from the tedious gameplay.”
- “It's fine for a game to be difficult, but having to go through the same easy content over and over again just to get to that one difficult jump again and again is very time consuming and tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding both the art and the comments amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “I even found it funny when I read the comments, hahaha.”
- “The art is nice and funny.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that stability issues, such as bugs and poor design, can significantly impact the perceived difficulty of a game, suggesting that a lack of stability can make gameplay frustrating rather than genuinely challenging.
- “Heavy movements don't make a game hard; it's like saying enchanted portals is harder than Cuphead. What makes it 'harder' is being a buggy and poorly designed game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development in the game is noted for its intense emotional engagement, particularly in how it addresses themes of rage, which can lead to addictive behaviors in players. The design choices also contribute to a deeper connection with the characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
- “The choices I make don't seem to impact the character's growth, making the experience feel meaningless.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's monetization is viewed positively as it avoids NFT advertising, which many players consider a significant improvement over other titles that incorporate such practices.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the competition.”
- “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, and it feels like a cash grab rather than a fair system.”