Hohokum

It’s certainly not going to be a game for everyone but it undoubtedly resonated with me.

In the interests of variety, evolution, and the survival of creative thought, Hohokum is a game that needs to exist and be celebrated by those who can appreciate it.

Hohokum is a visually stunning trip into some weird dimension full of flying creatures, relaxing music and good vibes.

This is a game that sticks with you long after you switch it off.

In these days, players are surrounded by identical shooter games but Hohokum, offers them an exit way.

Hohokum is one of those games that could only have been created by a small team, so distinct are the voices within the presentation and design.

Most importantly, you get from Hohokum what you put into it. Players who investigate the nooks and crannies, seeing everything in each world, will be rewarded.

Hohokum is a conundrum as it doesn't quite feel like a proper game. It's a bright and cheerful Snake clone that focuses on offering as relaxing experience as possible. The lack of a proper goal and complete lack of challenge are a bit hard to swallow. [Sept 2014]

Hohokum is a perfect blend of low-impact gameplay, adorable visuals and a great soundtrack. The only downsides are some of the harder puzzles towards the end, but those frustrations are easy to overcome if you give Hohokum the time it deserves.

Hohokum is one of those games, where you can simply lean back to dive into beautifully designed worlds somewhere between “zen gaming” and a serious puzzler.

This is one of these ideas that are not designed for everyone, but if you are open for innovation it can be fascinating.

A game that can successfully and constantly challenge the player with so many vastly varied ideas is pretty impressive. I don’t even want to use the word “puzzle” to describe any part of this game.

A wonderful example of what can be achieved when developers dispense with tradition. [Nov 2014, p.66]

A curious, colorful adventure that is unlike anything you've ever played before. [Issue#248, p.66]

Hohokum is a pretty odd experience, where traditional game mechanics is hard to find. What’s left is a game free from tutorials and instructions, with a beautiful world where nothing feels forced. Thanks to that both the hardcore player and the beginner can find something here.

Hohokum is a pleasantly strange break from reality. It’s filled with color, personality and charm, and if you can overlook the lack of game-like structure to find your own way in the game’s psychedelic world, you’ll find a satisfying meditative experience backed by precise controls.

Don’t venture into Hohokum hoping to understand what it’s all about, just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Like any good vacation, you'll return home at the end of it with lasting fond memories. But unlike most vacations, with Hohokum you always have the opportunity to revisit them whenever the mood strikes.

Hohokum can be considered as a video game or interactive art, depending on the way we see the experience of playing. But developing such an experimental approach surely requires genuine creativity, that is expressed with an elegant and misleading simplicity through this singular journey.

The sheer variety and novelty of what Hohokum offers, as well as the attention paid to making sure that something as basic as the movement feels great (the only game I think does this as well as Hohokum is another Playstation title, Journey), means that Hohokum is going to be something I come back to, on occasion, for a pleasant escape. And it’s one well worth your time.

Despite the occasional frustration it brings, Hohokum is an absolute treat to behold.

Blaming a game this casual and calm for being obtuse is like yelling at the masseuse for doing too good of a job.

Hohokum is a weird game above all else. The relaxing music and special visual style, however, is held back by clumsy level design.

Hohokum is an excellent cross between LocoRoco and Journey, one of the very best indie games on PS4. It really captivates the player thanks to its visual touch, its wonderful soundtrack and the simplicity of its gameplay. Despite of offering only a few hours of game, Hohokum remains a UFO that will satisfy every lover of poetic productions.

Hohokum is a title that makes colors and imagination its centerpiece: one of those games that bombards the senses of those who decide to try it, and tries to conquer the mind with its creativity and artistic impact.

Hohokum can feel like a chore at times but for the most part, this is an original, inspired piece of interactive art.

Novelty and relaxing fun awaits in this unique adventure. A real strange and experimental game.