To Hell With The Ugly

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To Hell With The Ugly is a single player tactical puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by ARTE France and was released on May 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

story29 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Stunning and unique art style with fluid animation that captures a 1950s noir aesthetic beautifully.
Excellent soundtrack and ambient music, especially appreciated by fans of jazz, which enhances the atmosphere significantly.
Engaging and original story with a quirky, bizarre narrative that offers a fresh take on the detective genre and encourages curiosity about the source novel.

The game is relatively short, with many players finishing in around 3-5 hours, leaving some longing for more content or longer gameplay.
The ending is considered abrupt, unsatisfying, or controversial by many, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay elements like combat and puzzles are simple and sometimes feel like padding; the combat, in particular, is shallow and turn-based QTEs can be repetitive.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The story is a unique, bizarre, and unconventional noir detective tale with surreal and satirical elements, set against a 1950s backdrop. While many praise its originality, art style, and atmosphere, the plot is relatively short, unevenly paced, and has an odd or abrupt ending that may not satisfy all players. Overall, it offers an intriguing and stylish narrative experience, especially for fans of quirky, thought-provoking storytelling.
- “Great game, the vibe is absolutely amazing and the storyline is very well written.”
- “I definitely will read the book after this, the story so cleverly mixes noir, Doctor Moreau, and the 50s vibe, it is just captivating.”
- “A brilliantly executed story with unique and beautiful art direction and a *chef's kiss* soundtrack!”
- “The plot had major pacing issues.”
- “Towards the last chapter, this is where the story hits a major snag for me. The momentum and pacing become uneven, leaving a story that wraps up too abruptly and an epilogue that makes me feel like I deeply missed something along the way.”
- “It just felt very disappointing to get all the cool setup and artistic stylings of the game and be let down by the blah story.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The gameplay combines point-and-click exploration, puzzle-solving, QTEs, stealth, and turn-based combat, offering a varied but generally simple and accessible experience. While not highly complex or revolutionary, these elements provide a steady rhythm and complement the story and art style well, though some find it somewhat casual or minimalistic. Overall, it serves as a light, engaging accompaniment to the narrative rather than a deep gameplay challenge.
- “The gameplay is a mix of point-and-click exploration, puzzles to organize clues, QTEs, stealth, and turn-based combat.”
- “All the elements that make up the gameplay (turn-based combat, clue-gathering, puzzle-solving) are fun and varied, but not very difficult.”
- “The game also includes QTE events and turn-based combat, which add variety to the gameplay and offer a refreshing change from reading and solving puzzles.”
- “Gameplay is childish and mindless, despite the very mature themes.”
- “Combat sections are okay, but a bit too simple in terms of mechanics (as in, there aren't many; one character appears once and never again).”
- “Mini-games seem to be just a way of prolonging the play hours, not an actual mechanic.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their unique, striking 1950s-inspired art style, combining bold, hand-drawn visuals with a fitting, atmospheric soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the captivating aesthetics and smooth animations as standout elements that enrich the overall experience. While some note that gameplay and story could be stronger, the art and visual presentation consistently garner high acclaim.
- “The art style and the visuals are superb.”
- “This game caught my artistic eye with its aesthetics first, a clean and bold Memphis/mid-century/comic book art style, all wrapped up in a palette of my favorite complementary colors: warm, deep rusts and cool turquoise hues, perfectly capturing the essence of 1950's Los Angeles.”
- “Let me start by saying that To Hell With The Ugly is by far one of the best looking games I've played all year; the art style is truly amazing and the game is flowing with character and charm.”
- “So, not much to offer beside visuals and I can't stand the main character.”
- “-- art style.”
- “The graphics and animations are done so well.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The game's music, particularly its jazz-inspired soundtrack, is consistently praised for enhancing the atmosphere and immersing players in its 1940s noir setting. Many reviewers found themselves repeatedly listening to the music, highlighting its quality and integral role alongside the game's striking art style. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's unique and engaging experience.
- “All the sounds were amazing, not just the music but the ambient background sounds and object effects really took you into the world.”
- “I often found myself idling in the game just to listen to the music on repeat.”
- “If you’re a fan of jazz, you’ll really enjoy the soundtrack.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is consistently praised as clever, witty, and often hilarious, complementing the game's smart writing and absurd yet engaging story. It blends well with the stylish art, music, and animation, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience despite its brief playtime.
- “Smart, stylish writing; snappy, witty, and often hilarious.”
- “Stunning art & animation, absurd story, hilarious dialogs, hypnotizing music.”
- “Simply funny, yet also clever, featuring great writing, music, and engaging (though not revolutionary) gameplay to boot.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of comical, retro-noir, and slightly surreal tones, complemented by striking art design and an excellent soundtrack. Reviewers find it deeply engaging and immersive, with a rich, soul-filled ambiance that draws players into the story despite its relatively short length. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the game's charm and appeal.
- “The adventure unfolds in an atmosphere that is at once comical, retro-noir, and slightly surreal, with our narcissistic hero trying to solve a murder and uncover the reasons behind his own kidnapping, events that occur at the beginning of the game.”
- “This is a great, atmospheric game, a great throwback to the times when games had a soul in them.”
- “Amazing art and animations, nice dialogue, thick and sticky atmosphere, great music, decent combat - everything about this game is just right.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, mainly confined to pursuing achievements, as it lacks branching paths and meaningful variations in gameplay. However, its engaging atmosphere, striking art style, and excellent soundtrack make the relatively short experience worthwhile.
- “Also the game is relatively short, you can beat it in 5-7 hours, technically 2-3 if you know what to do and skip dialogue, but I tried to do as many achievements on the first run as I could. Sadly, besides achievements, there's no replayability because there are no branching paths.”
- “While there isn’t much replayability beyond that, I’d still recommend the game for its striking art style, engaging atmosphere, and excellent soundtrack.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Character development was largely absent throughout the game, with little to no growth or progression for any characters until the very end.
- “Character development was basically non-existent until the very end.”
- “There was no character development to anyone.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game exhibits some minor bugs affecting stability, but overall remains playable.

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To Hell With The Ugly is a tactical puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. Common tags for To Hell With The Ugly include turn-based, indie, combat, 2d, dark humor and others.

To Hell With The Ugly is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing To Hell With The Ugly.

To Hell With The Ugly was released on May 30, 2023.

To Hell With The Ugly was developed by ARTE France.

To Hell With The Ugly has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked To Hell With The Ugly for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

To Hell With The Ugly is a single player game.

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