Happy Game

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  • Summary: A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

    Brand new psychedelic horror adventure from the creators of Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Endure and escape three unforgettable nightmares. Solve deeply disturbing puzzles in (not so) charming environments. Deal    A little boy falls asleep to a horrible nightmare. Can you make him happy again?

    Brand new psychedelic horror adventure from the creators of Botanicula and CHUCHEL.

    Endure and escape three unforgettable nightmares.

    Solve deeply disturbing puzzles in (not so) charming environments.

    Deal with suspicious smiley faces and pink bunnies.

    Creepy songs and screeches from the Czech freakfolk band DVA.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    A short, beautiful, wonderful-sounding nightmare, which is the most game by Amanita in the last few years and titles. Tested on myself and relatives.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Oct 27, 2021
    90
    Two very acidic, bloody and emotionally powerful hours, full of symbolism and meanings, which should possibly be experienced in a single, distressing session. Good night and sweet dreams.
  3. WellPlayed
    Nov 5, 2021
    90
    Happy Game isn’t for the squeamish or those with any particular phobias, but anyone looking for a short horror experience a la Little Nightmares or something that isn’t just another first-person jump scare fest would do well to chase this one down.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 31, 2021
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Dec 2, 2021
    80
    Your trip through this powerful, horrible - and, yes, darkly comic - nightmare is the opposite of a drag. [Issue#366, p.116]
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  6. GameOver.gr
    Dec 24, 2021
    70
    While the puzzle design is quite basic, the freaky atmosphere and the well known and indescribable art direction of Amanita Design are always good reasons to have a good, thorough look at any game they produce.
  7. New Game Network
    Nov 1, 2021
    63
    Despite the alluring and violent art, Happy Game is dragged down by simple and random puzzles, annoying screen flashes, and awkward interactions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Kunray
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    This games art style is awesome.
    This is beautiful.
    Thank you Amanita Design!
  2. last_of_us
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    i have been playing videogame from atari ( above 30 years ) & i dont enjoy new games. cuz most them are same. just high graphic
    but this    i have been playing videogame from atari ( above 30 years ) & i dont enjoy new games. cuz most them are same. just high graphic
    but this game? this game is amazing & creative
    i have never seen a dark game like this
    i really enjoyed it
    make sure play it D:
    this game deserve 100 not 81 meta    … Expand
  4. P09XD371
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    A game with a very deep plot, which cannot be figured out the first time. The visual part of the game is very good, I personally likedA game with a very deep plot, which cannot be figured out the first time. The visual part of the game is very good, I personally liked everything. There are creepy moments in the game, but this is done to bring the atmosphere. I advise you to go through, it will take 2-3 hours… Expand
  5. JSagittarius
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Happy Game, další počin od Českého studia Amanita Design (Samorost, Machniarium, Botanicula). Popis této hry v jednoduchosti? AbsurdněHappy Game, další počin od Českého studia Amanita Design (Samorost, Machniarium, Botanicula). Popis této hry v jednoduchosti? Absurdně unikátní vizuál, který je tak nějak už typický pro toto studio. Spolu s úplně stejně laděnou hudbou.
    Hrajeme za malého chlapce, kterému se zdají noční můry. Vše v nočních můrách je správně šílené, narušující a drsné. Jak to ve snech bývá. Často jsem si říkal: „no do prdele, co to sakra je“. Takže tento aspekt chválím. Je to opravdu taková snová sonda do jedné dětský mysli. Určitě spousta výjevů má hlubší smysl.
    Hru dohrajete za dvě až tři hodiny. Záleží, zda jste na herní styl Amanity zvyklí. Obecně jsem k žádnému záseku nedošel. Většinou po nějaké chvilce se řešení našlo. Ovládání je opět klasické klikání na interaktivní věci, popotahování myši apod.
    Parádní jednohubka s pěkně zvráceným vizuálem, doprovázená stejně podobnou hudbou. Co to vše ve vás zanechá, je a jen pouze na vás.    … Expand
  6. Det3rmination
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    A quite crazy, entertaining and psychedelic adventure. I highly recommend it if you want to play something weird or new. Especially if youA quite crazy, entertaining and psychedelic adventure. I highly recommend it if you want to play something weird or new. Especially if you like the point and click genre.… Expand
  7. LouistheHelms
    Oct 3, 2022
    7
    It's unfortunate that I don't like this game more.
    Amanita is one of my beloved game companies. I adore Machinarium and Botanicula, and just    It's unfortunate that I don't like this game more.
    Amanita is one of my beloved game companies. I adore Machinarium and Botanicula, and just recently played through the Samorost series. So, seeing this game and playing it, I was so excited... and frankly, I was disappointed by the experience.
    The stylistic choices aren't without merit. I was surprised that Amanita pulled off a horror aesthetic as well as they did (to be fair, their other games had horror elements as well). Although, this game isn't necessarily scary, it just has a horror theme. I'd say this game is moreso a dream-like than a horror game, if that makes sense.
    Anyways, one thing I found disappointing was the simplicity of the puzzles. The puzzle elements in their previous games were, admittedly, frustrating at times. But this is a cornerstone of the point-and-click genre! So, to see how easy this game is, that only leaves us to judge it on its style.
    It's just a shame to experience this game that I highly anticipated, and be so thoroughly underwhelmed.    … Expand
  8. StarkAgentos
    May 16, 2022
    5
    Игра очень криповая. Именно из-за этого она на любителя. Я таковым не являюсь.

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