Hoa

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33

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  1. CorvusSebastian
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Hoa is a wonderful , relaxing game with amazing soundtrack and a wholesome journey with the art make me remain of the art of stuido Ghibli
  2. theminh95
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    a short yet wholesome journey with brilliant graphics and soundtrack. the game does suffer a little due to the technicals (frame-rate drops at times), however it did not hinder the overall experience that much. 9/10
  3. G1ades
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing!It's a pleasure to know this game.I'm happy to know that the devs who made this game are Vietnamese.
  4. MinhLeYTB
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I really enjoy this game, the graphics just like a ghibli movie, thanks to the developers in vietnam that they made this game so well
  5. dungchicken
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This game is litterally fun and relaxing. The graphic is amazing awesome and the plot is quite moving
  6. feuerundhalt
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Love this game, it makes me remain the Howl Moving Castle from Studio Ghibli. Make my peace and chill. And my child can play this game with me too
  7. blueshirtguy
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    This game has a stunning graphic which takes inspire of ghibli style and a full album of soft rhymth music. Therefore, this game has the point here. This game is the best for the time after tough day of working. Just like we come to the fantasy but comfortable world. About the story, this game did the good work there. The story is told through character speech quite vague. So it canThis game has a stunning graphic which takes inspire of ghibli style and a full album of soft rhymth music. Therefore, this game has the point here. This game is the best for the time after tough day of working. Just like we come to the fantasy but comfortable world. About the story, this game did the good work there. The story is told through character speech quite vague. So it can stimulate players curiousity. However, the period of time to play this game is too short, this can lead to the people emotion decreased sharply. Besides, though the maps have their supersedes, the game play is just the copies. The players just collect the butterflies, come to new area and imitate the activities again.
    This is just a indie game with a small development team, so 9/10 is well-deseved    … Expand
  8. teatom
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    With stunning, Ghibli inspired artwork and a score you'd swear was something Joe Hisaishi wrote, the game has an instant and lasting impact.
    Its' beauty and emotional connection makes for a game that can be forgiven the low level of difficulty and the short game length because at a fundamental level, the game is simply a joy to experience.
    Most adults and platform fans will probably only    With stunning, Ghibli inspired artwork and a score you'd swear was something Joe Hisaishi wrote, the game has an instant and lasting impact.
    Its' beauty and emotional connection makes for a game that can be forgiven the low level of difficulty and the short game length because at a fundamental level, the game is simply a joy to experience.
    Most adults and platform fans will probably only spend a few hours with Hoa and children perhaps 2-3 times that, but given the exceptional level of quality the game offers up in that short time, the experience is absolutely worth the price of entry.
    Games don't have to be 40 hours long or tough as nails to qualify for attention.
    They can simply be an engaging, beautiful experience.
    I think Hoa demonstrates that perfectly.
    Early GotY contender, for sure.    … Expand
  9. thangcq123
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    Really enjoy the game though it still has some drawbacks. For example, the theme song is good and chill but i'd like to have some silence moment in the game so that i can enjoy the game's sound.
  10. ledinhducdao05
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good game. It makes me relax, it has good music and beautiful art. A very good game from Vietnam… Expand

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameGrin
    Aug 16, 2024
    70
    Despite a non-existent and samey plot, Hoa offers a great, beautiful experience with tiny details that engulfed me into its world.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    70
    Hoa’s defining quality is simplicity. No complex gameplay mechanics, no elaborate story, no need to grow a third hand to push through challenging parts. That’s why I would recommend this beautiful, rather easy platformer primarily to young players. [12/2021, p.66]
  3. Gamepressure
    Sep 11, 2021
    70
    “Hoa” means flower in Vietnamese, so it makes sense for the game to be ephemeral, delicate, and yet beautiful all at once. If you strip away its art and music, would be a very boring game. But its art direction and wonderful soundtrack truly turn it into a playable piece of art that you just want to explore. Where it lacks in ingenuity, Hoa makes up for in the mood it creates for you within its short life.
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