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6About A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you. Key Features. Explore the island any way you like. Choose your own path to follow and see where it leads you. You never know what you might stumble into! . Hike at your own pace — there’s no need to rush to the summit! Take your time fishing along the river banks or swimming by the lakeshore. . Collect hidden treasures to reach new heights. Try taking a dive off the mountain peaks to soar above the forests. . Chat with the other hikers you meet along your route. You might be able to help each other out! . Listen to a lush original soundtrack by Mark Sparling that progresses dynamically as you explore the wilderness.. .
- Genres
- Adventure
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Worth every hour
I have been having a horrible time in my life lately, and on the day of playing it was an especially terrible day, crying and grief all over. I realized that I needed to do something to get my mind off of my stress, and so I booted up A Short Hike, which I bought as per a recommendation of my friend. And then, after the opening cutscene, I started exploring the island. I followed the path as I could, my mind still filled with worry from my life, and I didn't think much as I wandered off the path. Yet as I played more and more, the terrible stress felt a lot, lot smaller, and by the time that I got to the point of fishing over and over, I forgot it was even there. At the end, I finally climbed the summit, flew down, and cried very much. It was just that beautiful. It was a perfect escape. And being away from my pain for even just two hours was everything I needed. This game is especially calming. The characters are so interesting and charming. Even with such little dialogue I got a good picture of all of them—they felt very real. If you're having a bad day, a bad week, a bad month, whatever, set some time aside and play this game. Take your time. Go soaring for a while. It'll all be okay.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
Easy recommendation
A Short Hike is a relaxing, casual game about exploring an expansive, mountainous island park and eventually making your way to its summit so you can get cell phone reception. You play as Claire, a bird who can climb, glide, and flap to great heights using a stamina system based upon how many golden and silver feathers you’ve collected. Along the path to the mountaintop you’ll encounter Animal Crossing-style characters who are friendly, punny, and usually have some minor task for you to solve, ranging from finding lost items to making deliveries. Helping residents of the island is completely optional, as is just about every activity in the game other than locating a few feathers and reaching the summit; as a result, length can range from an hour if you don’t stop to smell the roses to a few hours if you decide to make friends with everyone and see all the park has to offer. Activities include filling out a fishing journal by trading in your catches, digging in suspicious spots, solving treasure map clues, parkour racing, and opening up shortcuts by breaking blocked entrances and watering bouncy flowers. A Short Hike has a charming aesthetic and a lovely, peaceful soundtrack. I felt driven to see everything the game had to offer despite not being forced into any of it and never lost interest until I did so. It’s a beautiful little world that will make fans of Animal Crossing feel right at home.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
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