A Short Hike

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 176 Ratings

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  1. scorpio805
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Increíble, una experiencia inolvidable, de principio a fin. Una de las mejores obras de su año, sino de su década
  2. Gibolt
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed the exploration and graphics style. So many side tasks letting you progress at your own pace. Only weak point is complete lack of context when the game begins.
  3. Echozone
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    This was, without any exaggeration, one of the best short-form video game content I've played. The characters, the dialogue, the atmosphere, the art style, everything was perfect. This really is a game that isn't best described, but played.
  4. enogylop
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    I had a great evening playing "a short hike". Just a few hours where I enjoyed the dialogs, the music, the pixel graphics... It was a calm, fun and relaxing experience, like a short hike :)
  5. Merritt
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This game was really enjoyable, sort of like Animal Crossing if you could do more stuff - like parkour, flying, climbing walls.

    It was relatively short, but the time I spent playing was 100% fun and enjoyable, and when it was over it left me wanting more - which I consider a good sign! The characters and atmosphere were amazing, wholesome and fun. Very happy this had a native    This game was really enjoyable, sort of like Animal Crossing if you could do more stuff - like parkour, flying, climbing walls.

    It was relatively short, but the time I spent playing was 100% fun and enjoyable, and when it was over it left me wanting more - which I consider a good sign!

    The characters and atmosphere were amazing, wholesome and fun.

    Very happy this had a native Linux version as well, which worked very well.    … Expand
  6. Captain_N
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    One of the more charming games I have played in a long time
    The gameplay is fun, cozy and the character intuitive and good to control.
    The setting is also very cozy and it's such a pleasant experience to just explore the little world and interact with everyone and find all the hidden stuff. The length is also really fitting. Not overstaying it's welcome in any way. If anything, I would    One of the more charming games I have played in a long time
    The gameplay is fun, cozy and the character intuitive and good to control.
    The setting is also very cozy and it's such a pleasant experience to just explore the little world and interact with everyone and find all the hidden stuff.
    The length is also really fitting. Not overstaying it's welcome in any way. If anything, I would have loved for it to go on for just a little longer but that just means I was entertained the whole time.

    This game absolutely gets my highest recommendations.    … Expand
  7. Tomle1202
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    A Short Hike is a little charming game that melts your heart with its wonderful landscapes, soundtrack and a surprisingly well-thought-out gameplay experience..
  8. curzon_dax
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    This game definitely deserves a 80% score since the gameplay is impeccable and aesthetics of graphics and music so comfy. However it can't achieve a perfect score since it must lose a point for the lack of depth in the progress of the game because within a few minutes you've explored almost everything the gameplay has to offer. Also the treasure haunting and puzzle solving element of itThis game definitely deserves a 80% score since the gameplay is impeccable and aesthetics of graphics and music so comfy. However it can't achieve a perfect score since it must lose a point for the lack of depth in the progress of the game because within a few minutes you've explored almost everything the gameplay has to offer. Also the treasure haunting and puzzle solving element of it can be obnoxious at times since while it's not very hard it can rely so much on luck to be easier than intended that it loses in quality.… Expand
  9. Lanty
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Good artstyle thats like animal crossing, nice music, Solid 3D platform gameplay, wish i had more of tgis to play. Had Fun. Great Game
  10. jippie
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    This game takes the best of Mario Odyssey and Zelda: BOTW and puts it in an Animal Crossing-like world. A very cute, visually pleasing, well-written experience that makes you feel loved; a very great game.
  11. ShadowPlays
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    It is a great short game. The game was very enjoyable and engaging. It has a lot of potential for going forward.
  12. Ev3rgreen
    Mar 17, 2020
    8
    A really good game to have a nice evening. I spent only an afternoon relaxing and enjoying this game and I found it a really good experience. I recommend it to anyone who wants to just chill and have "a short hike"!
  13. Mikelono01
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    One of the most amazing games i've played in a really long time. The dialogues are heartwarming. The adventure is immersive, The music is exceptional and the fact that the game doesn't hold your hand throughout it's duration just gives me that amazing sensation of discovering a whole new world. Congratulations to the developers and to anyone who had the luck of playing/having this experience.
  14. KragePoulsen
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    A Short Hike is not a perfect game, it does have it's flaws like the camera movement messing you most of the time, and (at least in my experience) having a lack of good controls on keyboard, I plugged my controller and it worked almost flawlessly. It is a game that is really low demanding, so almost every PC can run it, and it has a really good and cute art-style and does has a way to makeA Short Hike is not a perfect game, it does have it's flaws like the camera movement messing you most of the time, and (at least in my experience) having a lack of good controls on keyboard, I plugged my controller and it worked almost flawlessly. It is a game that is really low demanding, so almost every PC can run it, and it has a really good and cute art-style and does has a way to make you play it more.

    Even tho your main goal is to get enough Golden Feathers to get to the top of the mountain and get reception for that call you've been waiting for, you can try and find every Golden Feather there is, finish the little "quests" the NPCs give you though out the game, find every treasure chest, fish and trade every type of fish there is, get a high score on Beachstickball or win all 3 Parkour Races against Avery (I even love how the next time you open the game, Avery now uses the strategies you used to beat her before).
    I ended up playing for about 3 and a half hours, and I had fun, chuckle sometime to the dialogue and some attitudes, had some heart melting times and appreciate how an indie game was so well made, short, but really well made.

    I think that if the developer team can come up with an update and add some more Parkour Race tracks, and maybe a leader board for it and Beachstickball, the game could have a little more life time to get that bit of an online competition to it.    … Expand
  15. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    In diesem Spiel kann man perfekt abschalten und dem Alltag entfliehen. die kurze aber niemals langweilige Reise ist ein Erlebnis für sich, was sich für den geringen Preis mehr als lohnt.
  16. sh4dow
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    I was hesitant for a long time but am glad that I finally tried it. It's actually not as short as the title or some people may claim - in my opinion. At least not if you're a completionist. And with this game, you really should be because more feathers than necessary and special items that you will probably get after doing the "primary objective" make the way the game feels shift quite aI was hesitant for a long time but am glad that I finally tried it. It's actually not as short as the title or some people may claim - in my opinion. At least not if you're a completionist. And with this game, you really should be because more feathers than necessary and special items that you will probably get after doing the "primary objective" make the way the game feels shift quite a bit.
    You do have to enjoy games that are mostly about exploration though. There are some optional races, a mini game and some puzzles that actually require some skill but otherwise, it's exploration, straightforward quests and steady progression.
    Sure, it's still "just" a few hours of fun but hey - it's a cheap indie game. Just enjoy. :)    … Expand
  17. Cyber_Angel
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    This game is oozing charm. Reminds me of Little Big Adventure. I love it, despite it's 1,5 hour length.
  18. firstmode
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    I love this game, it was such a healing for me to get back into games and enjoy simplicity and beautiful storytelling and art. I highly recommend people try this game even if it is not the type of game they normally play. I really love this game and will always remember it.
  19. kalatix
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful in so many ways, and plays out its scope perfectly. Adam Robinson-Yu made a delightful little world just waiting to be explored.
  20. AstiX
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Lovely, witty, charming, funny, relaxing, fun, pretty and emotional. Very enjoyable.
  21. PublicNuisance
    Feb 20, 2023
    8
    A Short Hike can come off as a very simple game but it does have some unexpected depth to it. The overall goal is to make it to the top of the peak. In order to do so you must get a certain amount of golden feathers. Past this is where the depth comes in. In order to get these feathers you can find them or buy them. Either way you must explore the park. In doing so you will come across aA Short Hike can come off as a very simple game but it does have some unexpected depth to it. The overall goal is to make it to the top of the peak. In order to do so you must get a certain amount of golden feathers. Past this is where the depth comes in. In order to get these feathers you can find them or buy them. Either way you must explore the park. In doing so you will come across a wide range of characters with interesting stories as well as opportunities for additional game play. My favourite was following around a painter and finding out what troubles they are going through in trying to find inspiration. You will find a variety of items you can put to use such as a shovel which allows you to dig holes to recover money and other items. You can find treasure maps which will give you hints of where to find treasure. You will find a bucket which if you bring water to certain plants will help you scale some areas easier. This is all little things that added to the game play variety. There are some things the game could have done better. For instance there is no quest log so you have to remember what certain people wanted and where they are located. The game also could have used a proper map, there is a compass but that was of little help for me. The music was well done and added to the chill relaxation vibes that the game had going. The visuals were a mixed bag. While I thought colour palette was bright and was really pleasant the game was still a pixel game which meant not a ton of detail. It was better than ninety nine percent of pixel games but the style has limits.

    I played A Short Hike on Linux. It never crashed and I didn’t notice any bugs. The game auto saves on exit as well at certain points throughout the game. This wasn’t an issue but a manuals ave system would have been a nice option. There was just one save slot in the game that kept getting overwritten and you can’t have more than one save game going at once. There was a resolution option; four other game settings and a v-sync toggle. Alt-tab didn’t work. Performance wise the game ran flawlessly and saw next to dips in frame rate.

    Game Engine: Unity
    Graphics API: OpenGL
    Disk Space Used: 351 MB
    Game Version Played: 1.9_v3

    Game Settings Used: 1920x1080; highest settings; v-sync on
    GPU Usage: 0-57 %
    VRAM Usage: 538-657 MB
    CPU Usage: 9-37 %
    RAM Usage: 3.4-3.7 GB
    Frame Rate: 134-144 FPS

    Overall I had a good time with A Short Hike. It was relaxing; had good variety; and really you get out of it what you put into it with the exploration. It’s warts were minor and not game breaking. I finished the game in one hour and forty five minutes but I didn’t finish all side quests. I paid $8.99 CAD for it and felt that was well worth the money.

    My System:

    Intel i7-6700 | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | XFX RX 590 8GB Fat Boy | Mesa 22.3.5 | Samsung 870 QVO 1TB | Garuda | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 6.1.12-zen1-1-zen | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz    … Expand
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    A Short Hike
    Short But sweet
    A Short Hike is a tiny adventure game where you play as Clair, a bird that sets out to reach the top of Hawks Peak so that she can make a phone call to her mom… as the name suggests short hike can be quite the short game, you can easily beat thi game in less than an hr and a half.. but a short hike isn’t about beating it, its about experiencing its world… A    A Short Hike
    Short But sweet
    A Short Hike is a tiny adventure game where you play as Clair, a bird that sets out to reach the top of Hawks Peak so that she can make a phone call to her mom… as the name suggests short hike can be quite the short game, you can easily beat thi game in less than an hr and a half.. but a short hike isn’t about beating it, its about experiencing its world…
    A short hike is so full of charm and things to do, from collecting shells, finding secrets treasures, obtaining new items..fishing.. finding lost items… all to do one thing.. obtain more golden feathers o you can climb and fly your way to the top of the mountain, and I loved every minute of it…
    hile its visuals aren’t the best, they will grow on you… If youre into adventure games, where the goal is to just explore and take in the view, I highly recommend a short hike
    I give A Short Hike
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  23. 4y4
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    A very pleasant and calming game. These kind of games are often underrated in my opinion.
  24. savvym
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Short Hike is fun. 99% positive reviews are well deserved. It rewards exploration, there are many nice characters and good dialogues, a few minigames, like fishing, you can sell fish, volleyball with sticks, also got coins. The main effort is to gain feathers to climb the peek.

    There is also another minigame with water bucket which when filled grows plants that work like trampoline. We can glide from the get go and feathers help us reach higher places either by flapping the wings or climbing the walls. Camera also adjusts automatically as we move around the island.

    Different angle helps us find treasures that are normally hidden, we can also find maps with leads but not sure if I followed them well. On top of things we can also dig at the holes but to achieve it, we need to find something else for trade. Rent a fast boat for a day.

    You can also dive into water which did not seem to do anything than just look good. Or open up a path into the mine to create a shortcut through mountain.

    Collecting coins is the main leisure thing to do as we can afford more feathers from traders or get them rewarded.

    Verdict

    Amazing. Unique world design. You gradually gain more abilities and items. You get to know some more and less cool characters. Looking at just pictures, it is not nicest but put them in motion and they become charming.    … Expand
  25. GRRicky
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    A very nice game. The core mechanics in this game are surprisingly soothing. Walking, flying and climbing are very responsive. The graphic also creates an emotional surrounding for this short experience. I never take away marks for how short a game lasts, but honestly, this game is very short. The whole game experience is about 40 mins for me. However, the ending is conclusive andA very nice game. The core mechanics in this game are surprisingly soothing. Walking, flying and climbing are very responsive. The graphic also creates an emotional surrounding for this short experience. I never take away marks for how short a game lasts, but honestly, this game is very short. The whole game experience is about 40 mins for me. However, the ending is conclusive and satisfying, and overall, this is just one "short hike" in one's life.… Expand
  26. PeakZach
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    A short hike indeed! This game revels in the idea of a simple task, but with rewarding exploratory elements. The goal can be obtained in many ways that can lead to many different play styles or occurrences to help you reach your ultimate goal . The game, overall, has a funky (good funky) look and feel, and plays surprisingly well. The interactions are deep enough and only knocking this asA short hike indeed! This game revels in the idea of a simple task, but with rewarding exploratory elements. The goal can be obtained in many ways that can lead to many different play styles or occurrences to help you reach your ultimate goal . The game, overall, has a funky (good funky) look and feel, and plays surprisingly well. The interactions are deep enough and only knocking this as the hike could have been much longer to support further exploration of the island.… Expand
  27. byAEG7
    Jun 16, 2021
    8
    Great game to just relax on an evening with its simple narrative and great atmosphere, its a short experience but one you will likely remember for a long time
  28. Denvers
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Fantastic in its simplicity. At the end, I craved more, but I knew more would soil the experience. Because of how short the game is, everybody should have enough time to play this (and they should!)
  29. Ternunda
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    This was a really pleasant surprise. I got this game for free and am almost always that person that hoards free games and doesn't play them. I decided to give this one a try in my quarantine boredom and am very happy I downloaded it.

    It took me 120 minutes to complete all objectives in the game. Here are some points. Pros: - Character writing is fantastic. Every one has their own    This was a really pleasant surprise. I got this game for free and am almost always that person that hoards free games and doesn't play them. I decided to give this one a try in my quarantine boredom and am very happy I downloaded it.

    It took me 120 minutes to complete all objectives in the game. Here are some points.

    Pros:
    - Character writing is fantastic. Every one has their own personality with multiple dialogue options.
    - The island has a lot to discover and each discovery and quest are exciting and dynamic.
    - The story is heartwarming and feels very good as it comes to an end.

    Cons:
    - The graphics leave much to be desired.

    As a short little adventure, this is absolutely worth your time if you are interested in relaxed, low pressure environments. This game would be worth $10 easily. I would recommend this game to anyone looking for a feel good experience to distract them for a couple of hours.

    FYI - change your keybinds. The default ones are a wreck.    … Expand
  30. Alexb1096
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    RECENSIONE (ITALIAN):
    Gioco veramente particolare, molto curato nella sua semplicità.
    I veri difetti sono davvero pochi, il resto è solo gusto. AUDIO E GRAFICA: Io non sono un fan della pixel art e quindi ero un po' scettico su quanto sarebbe potuto piacermi questo gioco (diciamocelo, la grafica è un elemento marginale ma l'estetica è piuttosto importante per apprezzare un gioco). Ho    RECENSIONE (ITALIAN):
    Gioco veramente particolare, molto curato nella sua semplicità.
    I veri difetti sono davvero pochi, il resto è solo gusto.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Io non sono un fan della pixel art e quindi ero un po' scettico su quanto sarebbe potuto piacermi questo gioco (diciamocelo, la grafica è un elemento marginale ma l'estetica è piuttosto importante per apprezzare un gioco). Ho notato però con piacere che è possibile "ridurre i pixel" del gioco per renderlo più smussato e meno retro.
    Grafica quindi veramente minimale ma curata, con paesaggi molto colorati e un'ambientazione dettagliata e complessa.

    Anche la colonna sonora al limite tra il rilassante e il bambinesco, unita a dialoghi molto informali e ironici, crea un'atmosfera davvero particolare che ricorda quella dei vari Animal Crossing (grazie anche agli animali antropomorfi). Non è presente doppiaggio ma i testi, nonostante siano solo in inglese, sono pochi e molto semplici.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Tutto è molto semplificato, è possibile muoversi, saltare e planare. Successivamente sarà possibile utilizzare oggetti, fare salti multipli e scalare.
    L'isola in cui è ambientato il gioco è molto complessa, con molti personaggi e oggetti sparsi, vari segreti e missioni.
    La velocità di movimento della protagonista è perfettamente calibrata (a volte mi dimenticavo persino di correre), così come i salti non sono mai molto rischiosi, anche grazie all'assenza di ogni tipo di danno.

    STORIA:
    La storia base è veramente simpatica, in quanto ci troveremo su un'isola in vacanza dove però l'unico punto in cui prende il telefono è la cima del monte. Da qui nasce appunto l'obiettivo di raggiungere tale punto per effettuare una chiamata.
    Per procedere avremo bisogno di "piume d'oro", ognuna delle quali permette un salto aggiuntivo in aria. Il gioco ha quindi alcune caratteristiche vagamente da metroidvania.

    Il difetto principale del gioco secondo me è che la missione principale può essere completata in meno di un'ora, ma ci sono missioni secondarie, giochi, segreti e oggetti che possono essere ignorati completamente.

    Ogni personaggio potenzialmente potrebbe darci una missione ma allo stesso tempo non c'è un menù in cui queste sono raccolte e non è presente una mappa (che in un'ambientazione così complessa potrebbe essere davvero utile).

    Una volta completata la missione principale si può esplorare liberamente l'isola, però gli obiettivi secondari ormai sanno solo di sfizio da completismo, avrei preferito fossero più importanti anche prima e che magari la "main quest" necessitasse più abilità/oggetti speciali.

    In conclusione, gioco cortissimo ma piacevole, con uno stile unico. Consigliato a chiunque voglia un'esperienza rilassante ma non passiva.

    VOTO: 8/10    … Expand
  31. oliwill1
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    A really fun, beautiful game that felt like a crossover between the themes and story of Celeste and art and gameplay of Animal Crossing.
  32. captainmeow-vel
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is such a peaceful and placid game and is one of my top 5 favourite games of all time.
    Utterly delightful.
  33. churros
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + fun
    + relaxing
    + short
    + easy controls

    Cons:
    - can look ugly on bigger screens
  34. NIKJOJO
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    short, charming indie game. played it till i reached the top then put it aside, took me 1 hour. could probably squeeze another hour with more of the side stories.
    soundtrack is wonderful.
    graphics are beautiful, I preferred the smallest pixel size in the graphics setting options
  35. debleb
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    A super cute little game!

    It's a fun little adventure to play for an evening. It controls nicely and there's quite a few things you can do, like fishing, racing, playing "beachstickball", or diving from a tall cliff and picking up loads of speed. Of course, there's the main story too, where you trek up to the top of Hawk Peak, the island's highest point, to get reception for a call    A super cute little game!

    It's a fun little adventure to play for an evening. It controls nicely and there's quite a few things you can do, like fishing, racing, playing "beachstickball", or diving from a tall cliff and picking up loads of speed. Of course, there's the main story too, where you trek up to the top of Hawk Peak, the island's highest point, to get reception for a call you've been expecting.

    The graphics, music, simple animal characters and dialogue give it the feel of a Nintendo DS game from your childhood and it's incredibly charming. The island is fun to explore and will keep you busy for a few hours exploring the world and finding new characters and locations.

    My only issues are that the game is pretty short (though, i suppose that's to be expected from a game called "a short hike"!), and camera angle changes while flying can screw up your momentum. However, it's still a great game filled with charm and a great experience. Anyone who likes low-stakes exploration games will surely enjoy this title.    … Expand
  36. John_II
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR:

    This game is a short and sweet adventure up a mountain. The soundtrack is charming and plays well with the areas you're in. Every time you round a corner in this small world, you're uncovering something new.

    For $10 - I highly recommend this relaxing, fun, whimsical and adventurous game. It's worth 2-3 hours of your life to get to Hawk Peak and explore this world of adventure.

    Review:

    In the words of a wise old man - there are two sides to happiness: pleasure and joy.

    Pleasure is fleeting and while it may give higher highs, it also leaves us empty when it leaves. Pleasure is what you get from e.g. Call of Duty. It's fast-paced and frantic and a huge adrenaline dose. But then we are left burnt out after (at least I am).

    Joy is calmer, but it comes from building something you like, and growing and coming to realizations about what is important. It is not as high as Pleasure, but it stays with you. A Short Hike is Joy. It stays with you, it makes you feel better and lets you reflect.

    Let me start with a 3 nitpicks because this game is otherwise amazing.

    1. The graphics are pixelated and you may not care for the aesthetic. I think on a small screen for a Switch or a laptop, it's not so bad. But I cannot imagine this holding up on a big screen TV, which is a shame because I am dying to play this with a controller when it comes to PS4 this fall.

    2. I think what else would have made this game better was a big map of the whole world. Yes, you can find one online, but I wish there was one in game. It could have been toggled on and off. Make no mistake, getting around is easy enough because of the size of the world, but I really wish I could have just looked at a map once in a while.

    3. I wish there was a list of quests in the game. I had to start making one on a notepad to keep track of e.g., collecting 15 shells, finding that guy's watch, finding this guy's headband, and so on. If it's in the game, I missed it.

    Now, to get back to why all of the above are mere nitpicks and list the positives:

    1. I happen to like the art-style in this game, and it is an indie game. It doesn't need better graphics to make it an enjoyable game.

    2. I don't think there was ever a time I spent more than like 2 minutes trying to find something. The world has enough unique features and landmarks that I can find my way around.

    3. This game is supposed to be relaxing. If I had a to-do list, I would be trying to complete it the whole time instead of really exploring or talking to people as intended.

    Other positives:

    You don't need all the golden feathers to get to Hawk Peak. I could not do it with 10, but I could with 12. I suspect 11 is enough as well. I love that you don't have to be a completionist to actually finish the game.

    I love that this game is about 2-3 hours (for me) because now, like e.g. Journey (which is also a masterpiece) and unlike e.g. Destiny 2 ( a looter-shooter), I have the urge to do it all over again. It was fun enough and short enough that I will come back and do it all over again, on PS4 once it is out.

    The story is about Claire, whom I surmised was probably aged 13-21 based on her behaviour. But Claire comes off as someone who just wants to make a phone call - being her motivation for going to Hawk Peak - until the end of the game. Once at Hawk Peak, Claire gets a call from her mother who is recovering from surgery and it's really touching. I really liked that moment and even though there is scant dialogue and no voice-overs, you still feel the moment.

    The soundtrack by Mar Sparling is amazing. Just see for yourself: https://youtu.be/xsagJ3BYUAs.

    There is a subtle point in the design that makes this game memorable and makes you want to explore it to the fullest: You cannot die and you cannot really fail at anything in this game. I think this doesn't get enough credit in games.

    Because nothing hurts you (it can only set you back), you really are encouraged to explore to the fullest. You'll try to make jumps, go off the beaten path, and probably even try some fishing. That's how you enjoy this game. Your limitations are only how much time you have to play. Because the more you play/explore, the more golden feathers you find and the more you can do and the more you can do, the more of the world you can see and enjoy.

    And that's the beauty of A Short Hike - the game is about exploring, learning, and growing at your own pace. It's such a holiday from regular life and yet it IS a metaphor for real life.

    To end on the Correct Note:

    This review is my ringing endorsement of this game. Please try this game. I think the industry needs more like it, and I hope we do get more like it. This game is a masterpiece worthy of your time and money.    … Expand
  37. Serapter1
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Not the type of game for people who like to sweat completions. It's a game meant to be taken slowly as you find golden feathers, fish up new breeds of fish, and talk to all the charming characters on this mountain path.

    Points taken away: I played on controller, but have heard that keyboard controls are BAD if you're looking for a good game for your money. I mean even though A Short    Not the type of game for people who like to sweat completions. It's a game meant to be taken slowly as you find golden feathers, fish up new breeds of fish, and talk to all the charming characters on this mountain path.

    Points taken away:

    I played on controller, but have heard that keyboard controls are BAD
    if you're looking for a good game for your money. I mean even though A Short Hike is amazing, I know many people that would rather spend $20 on a game I'll play for 100 hours than a $8 game that you spend like 4 hours on.    … Expand
  38. memehardt
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    A very fun, calming game with a beautiful art style. The character interactions are great and the game can be funny and also emotional. It's a very short game and I finished it in 1 and a half hours, but there is still more to do for me and I'm exited to continue playing this. The ending was great and emotional, though I'm not sure this is too replayable.
  39. C410
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    A Short Hike (Só Uma Trilhazinha, para os mais íntimos) é a escolha perfeita para aquela tarde de sábado. O jogo não tenta em nenhum momento ser diferente do que o título sugere. Mas não se engane, isso não quer dizer que o jogo apresenta só uma caminhada do ponto A ao ponto B. A Short HIke se preocupa muito com a construção da caminhada, isso fica muito explícito na qualidade dos diálogosA Short Hike (Só Uma Trilhazinha, para os mais íntimos) é a escolha perfeita para aquela tarde de sábado. O jogo não tenta em nenhum momento ser diferente do que o título sugere. Mas não se engane, isso não quer dizer que o jogo apresenta só uma caminhada do ponto A ao ponto B. A Short HIke se preocupa muito com a construção da caminhada, isso fica muito explícito na qualidade dos diálogos (e da tradução deles, dado que o jogo é totalmente traduzido para PT BR). Além disso, a arte do jogo é cativante (independentemente de sua escolha por polígonos crocantes ou minúsculos) , e os cenários possuem certa variedade. Apesar da movimentação ficar um pouco estranha ao se jogar no teclado, os controles não chegam a ser ruins, apresentando certa precisão, mesmo quando se joga usando as teclas. Por fim, o game ainda possui músicas e efeitos sonoros condizentes com sua direção de arte e proposta. Um título quase que obrigatório para os amantes dos indies e dos polígonos.… Expand
  40. BleedingJester
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    its a fun and short game that that can be finished within 2 hours if you focus on the story but the game wants you to explore around the island and complete the various side quests that are relatively fun the highlight was definitley the atmosphere for me as it does a great job of setting up a nice relaxing vacation the graphics are also really nice to look at
  41. player_101
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Although it's not my favourite kind of game I enjoyed every minute of it.
    My girlfriend gave it to me as a present and it was a very nice surprise.
  42. Dudeman15
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Epic gave this game for free and a friend told me I should play it. I was not sure it looked like **** to me (you can make this game look correct with the settings).

    Once I played this, I had so much fun. It's a short game. It's comforting to play.

    Treat yourself, play this.
  43. BaldursThones
    Jan 20, 2023
    9
    Its short, concise, and a lot of fun. I especially loved the soundtrack, and the cheerful dialogue.
  44. joalllucas
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    Um bom jogo. Muito simpático e de fácil jogabilidade. Não tem uma história muito profunda ou com um ensinamento no final, mas é justamente essa a proposta: ser um jogo simples pra apreciar o mundo e conseguir chegar no final da curta jornada. Recomendo fortemente. Você termina ele em poucas horas e fica com vontade de jogar mais.
  45. Spaceboys
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    A great wee game. Short as is in the title but fun the whole way through. Beautiful world, charming characters satisfying movement mechanics.
  46. YHLTheBard
    May 1, 2022
    9
    It had me crying, when I just exploring world. There ia no sad moments, but there is clearly small peace of wholesome moments and happiness. Just a little fun adventure with awesome dialogues, amazing world and funny moments. Love it.
  47. SaulBadman
    May 5, 2022
    8
    Just a fun short game. Game is mostly relaxed but engaging enough to keep you playing.
  48. vinijec976
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    A short hike is a game with a somewhat simple premise, to get to the top of a mountain. At the start of the game you are on an island with a mountain and need to use your cell phone to make a call, but the only place with cellphone reception is the top of the mountain. This is basically the whole story of the game, and this is where the journey of Claire, a cute and cuddly little bird,A short hike is a game with a somewhat simple premise, to get to the top of a mountain. At the start of the game you are on an island with a mountain and need to use your cell phone to make a call, but the only place with cellphone reception is the top of the mountain. This is basically the whole story of the game, and this is where the journey of Claire, a cute and cuddly little bird, begins.

    The game has an incredible soundtrack, relaxing songs that accompany you throughout the walk, along with great sounds of the environment, the wind passing, the rain, the water from the rivers that flow down to the immensity of the sea, forest animals and many others, creating a fascinating environment. Mark Sparling has done an exceptional job composing the music for the game. The graphics are beautiful, a simple but effective pixel art, bringing a feeling of something cozy.

    Its gameplay is not complex at all, you can walk, glide and climb, there are some other items you can get that contain other interactions as well. To climb longer or fly higher you need to collect golden feathers, they would be like a kind of stamina. But now, how to get them? That's where the game shines, its exploration. To find them you gotta search on the map, exploring is the whole point of the game. The main focus of the game isn't the end of the story, the conclusion itself, but your journey until you get there. The new friends you make, playing stick volleyball with them, meeting a fisherman and learning how to fish, racing, gliding, climbing, digging and a lot of other things you can make, this is what A short hilke is about.

    It is a short game, it is possible to finish it in less than 2 hours, but to enjoy everything the world created by Adamgryu can offer, this time can triple, it is extremely satisfying to see the characters moving, their actions actually changing the scenery, this gives the feeling that the place is alive. All this exploration makes the replayability factor very strong, you feel like playing again to see if you have left something behind, a new item, a conversation with a character, or even a branch fallen on the ground. Short Hike is a game that should be played, no doubt about it.    … Expand
  49. BugOnDesk
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    If you want to have a short break from combat, racing, surviving crises, play A Short Hike!
  50. Ender_Claddy217
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Absolutely loved this game, really meditative gameplay and beautiful art style

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best PC Game of 2019
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#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 2, 2021
    85
    A Short Hike is a game loyal to its title. The condensed adventure may not be capable of delivering an ever engaging main narration, but its strenght resides in the world that polyhedric Adam Robinson-Yu and composer Mark Sparling managed to build in such a charming way.
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  2. Shacknews
    Nov 25, 2021
    90
    A Short Hike is a delightful journey through a vibrant park, bolstered by some fascinating characters and impressive writing. The gameplay is well-rounded, with abilities that are fun to use and a consistent progression. Despite a nitpick or two, there’s hardly anything to knock about Adamgryu’s latest outing.
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  3. PC Games
    Nov 19, 2021
    90
    Short, charming, sweet as pie and overall, just an absolutely wholesome experience: A Short Hike may not bring with it big set pieces, a complex story or a whole lot of gameplay systems. But it has more heart than a lot of other games combined, which makes it something truly special.
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