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A Short Hike (2019)

Adam Gryu

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One

4.19 from 1265 ratings · #234 top rated on Grouvee

3296 members have it in their collection · 61 playing now · 1143 backlogged · 429 wish listed

How long? Main story 2h · with extras 2h · 100% 5h (from 106 logged playthroughs)

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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Details

Developers
Adam Gryu
Publishers
Adam Gryu, Whippoorwill
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Themes
Fantasy, Open world
Event
Wholesome Snack 2021
Steam
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Release dates

  • Jul 30, 2019 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 18, 2020 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
  • Nov 16, 2021 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Nov 16, 2021 (North_America) Xbox One
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Rating distribution

5 stars
521
4 stars
502
3 stars
209
2 stars
27
1 star
6
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Community All Reviews Statuses

Skfjil

Status Skfjil Mar 12, 2021

The name of the game is supposed to be ironic, but it isn't at all. I completed the main story and a couple of other quests in less than an hour. The controls are pretty clumsy and the camera is fuknig awful. There is no connection with none of the characters and the attempt of any sort of conversation is …

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The name of the game is supposed to be ironic, but it isn't at all. I completed the main story and a couple of other quests in less than an hour. The controls are pretty clumsy and the camera is fuknig awful. There is no connection with none of the characters and the attempt of any sort of conversation is just completely awful, every dialogue is completely disconnected from everything, and there are no emotions behind any of the plot, it's just boring and flat. apparently, I am the only one who thinks this is not a good game, I would like to see other points of view.

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sizzleleg

Status sizzleleg Oct 11, 2020

I played both this and To The Moon this weekend and honestly I couldn't have wished for a more wonderful, cosy weekend curled up playing these. Both terrific.

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JoelBar

Status JoelBar Sep 27, 2020

I was scared this would be too much Metroidvania, but it really wasn't. I pretty much rushed through it, it took me exactly one hour to get through, while still doing some side quests, some of which aren't even necessary to beat the game.

The gameplay is terribly simple which adds to the fun, but the actual feel of it …

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I was scared this would be too much Metroidvania, but it really wasn't. I pretty much rushed through it, it took me exactly one hour to get through, while still doing some side quests, some of which aren't even necessary to beat the game.

The gameplay is terribly simple which adds to the fun, but the actual feel of it is great too. It's really fun to travel through the map faster and faster with upgrades you make (by either exploring or buying objects, mainly feathers). You can walk, run, fly, climb and ride a boat (and maybe more which I might have missed). It all feels very smooth and frustration is pretty much non-existent in this wholesome little adventure.

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BMO

Status BMO Aug 18, 2020

Oh man, there was a lot of good stuff in this showcase. So excited for Spiritfarer, Garden Story and A Short Hike on Switch. I might hold out for physical copies of each.

Also co-op Goose craziness!

Edit: nope, couldn't wait on A Short Hike. I'll just buy it again if there's a physical edition, lol. The dev deserves all …

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Oh man, there was a lot of good stuff in this showcase. So excited for Spiritfarer, Garden Story and A Short Hike on Switch. I might hold out for physical copies of each.

Also co-op Goose craziness!

Edit: nope, couldn't wait on A Short Hike. I'll just buy it again if there's a physical edition, lol. The dev deserves all the monies.

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trayson

Status trayson Jun 17, 2020

such a humble unassuming game
everything combined -- music, story, art, characters, tone, gameplay -- makes this basically a perfect game in my book
im looking forward to seeing what adam makes next
now give me a moment as i recover from that ending 😭

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BMO

Status BMO Jun 6, 2020

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Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Apr 4, 2020

I 'finished' the game (reached Hawk Peak), but I loved the setting, characters and mood so much that I'm still playing.

I never imagined it had so many secrets, semi-hidden dialogues and details. I'm having a great and chill time with this.

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Sir_Laguna

Status Sir_Laguna Mar 29, 2020

Just started this. (Thank you, Epic Games Store!)

So far it has been a perfect way to decompress after Doom Eternal.

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MyChaos

Status MyChaos Jan 14, 2020

An adventure to the top of the mountain, accompanied by a good soundtrack, in which along the way the player can help others who will give useful items in return, also having to look for and buy Gold feathers, but also dig, fish, etc. A good experience to try.

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vodsel

Status vodsel Jan 6, 2020

I loved this!!! Think I'll return to it every now and then like a nice, reliable toy to play with since it was so pleasing to control and look at :)

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maeday

Status maeday Aug 3, 2019

A Short Hike is going to have the crown of being the first Steam game I'll ever 100%. I used to try and do it on the 360 all the time, and I managed to 100% at least 40 games on there, but I rarely play my console these days, and for some reason achievements on Steam just never clicked …

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A Short Hike is going to have the crown of being the first Steam game I'll ever 100%. I used to try and do it on the 360 all the time, and I managed to 100% at least 40 games on there, but I rarely play my console these days, and for some reason achievements on Steam just never clicked with me the way they did on the console. But now, A Short Hike, is going to break that mold. I'm easily gonna get 7 hours out of this little title, and that's WELL worth what it costs. I love this game. GOTY, baby.

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maeday

Status maeday Jul 31, 2019

This is the single most wholesome thing I've ever played and I am so happy. This bird girl is so cute, I am in love.

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