We Happy Few

 PlayStation 4
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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 126 Ratings

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  1. Turudihan
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Except of bad optimization and odd storylines croosing realization this game is gorgeous masterpiece, not gonna lie. The story is brilliant, character is colorful and rememberable. And music... oh that music... That music Will stay in your head for a long time, cause its so wonderful. So, lovely day for it!
  2. Lodge1960
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    I actually really like this game so far. It’s quirky and fun. I like something a bit different and I think the devs have made an effort to produce such a game. Also, I was born in 1960 so I do remember the later half of that decade. I know it’s an alternative reality, but it’s still quite nostalgic. For instance, I do remember that the spectre of the Second World War was still prevalentI actually really like this game so far. It’s quirky and fun. I like something a bit different and I think the devs have made an effort to produce such a game. Also, I was born in 1960 so I do remember the later half of that decade. I know it’s an alternative reality, but it’s still quite nostalgic. For instance, I do remember that the spectre of the Second World War was still prevalent in the 60’s and the developers have woven that mind set into the game in quite a clever manner. I love the very British characterisations especially the bobbies and the elderly “dads army” soldiers. Also love the way Arther apologises as he chokes people unconscious. Great fun.… Expand
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 12, 2018
    8
    We Happy Few
    Lovely Day for it
    When we happy few was first shown off, it was basically being sold as a survival based game set in a creepy procedurally generated word. But since then this game has drastically changed The world is still procedurally generated, but the game is completely with a fully fleshed out 23 hour long campaign and plenty of side quests to extend this time..    We Happy Few
    Lovely Day for it
    When we happy few was first shown off, it was basically being sold as a survival based game set in a creepy procedurally generated word. But since then this game has drastically changed
    The world is still procedurally generated, but the game is completely with a fully fleshed out 23 hour long campaign and plenty of side quests to extend this time..
    Throughotu this campaign youll be playing as 3 characters all seeking to escape in an alternate reality post world war 2 world during the mid 1960s, first is Arthur, hesa very balanced character.. his 12 hour or so long campaign is probably the most enjoyable, but youre in a eutopian world where you go off your joy.. a drug that takes away all emotion other than happiness, when you go off you begin to remember.. your past.. your brother.. its then you realize you need to escape… so youre off on a ourney to do just that.. the thing is.. being off your joy makes you suspicious, so oyull have to fake your way through town and occasionnaly pop a joy to get through downer detectors…
    This world feels very much like a bioshock meets dishonoredworld.. you feel as though you have just as much freedom…
    At first we happy few is at a near masterpiece level
    The world is so creepy and intriguing to explore… within the first couple of horus I found myself in an abandond home with creepy music box music playing, and epty crib.. toys on the bed, I found a home where a couple hung themselves together… a table set up for tea alice in wonderland style
    I was absolutely enthralled and intruged.. disturbed and curious…
    Sadly though this attention to detail and world building quickly completely evaporates…
    going through these abandoned world is so earie at first, there would be moments I would stop and have to tell somebody about it or share a picture.. but by time you get to the first town… this is completely gone… the game turns into busy work fetch questing…
    The experience you have in the world of We Happy Few depends on your difficutly.. there is an option to customize your difficulty, I hose to kep survival and combat on easy, but I kept suspicion on normal.. I wanted to be immersed and get the intended experience of the world without having to worry about eating or sleeping.. but having to fit in to stop suspicion is where things can get super annoying.. plenty of chases through the streets and hiding on benches and in trashcans..
    There is a skill tree though to unlock perks and make towns a little less frustrating.. these are rewarded to you by completing story quests as well as sidequests.. and you can build up to the townpeople just accepting youre someone that runs around without them wanting to fight you because of it..
    But Arthurs act is the most complete feeling… there a lot of missions here where youll be in buildings, sneaking around.. taking out enemies, gathering materials, getting costumes to blend in.. its all a nice ballanece before youre challenged with the final 2 acts of the game…
    First up is Sally.. her story is around 6 to 8 hours and runs parallel to arthurs story, so you will meet eachother with a different perspective from both ends…
    Here theres an added challenge of taking care of a child, as youre completing tasks you will have to come back home, feed the baby and hold it or every hour a found of weight is added to your carring copacisty making it difficult for you to carry items and weapons… this is een more challenging because sallys act is very heavy on crafting… all three characters can craft… but the focus is really here for this story.. so many cool moments in her story though, so it was worth getting through even though it was infuriating.. .she cant fight with anything other than super light weapons but has the most hostile enemies out of all three stories, the havng to take care of a baby thing is annoying too when trying to gather crafting components, and finally in ollies chapter you have an insane weapon that does the highestdamage possible… this is a 3 -4 hour long father daughter story and is the sweetest and funniest story of the 3 and concludes the entire story of we happy few, no sequel bating.. this game has an end…
    his added challenge though is you have to manage your blood sugar level… food and honey super important here.. its quite challenging at first balancing the too as running around with low blood sugar cuts your health in half…
    But all 3 have a different skill tree…
    Ollie also isn’t able to blend in and be accepted like Arthur and sally…. So its basically impossible to sell items at shops… you literally cant walk through a town without dozens of enemies constanly wanting to fight you.. its super frustrating but again super worth it for the story..
    Which is what sumerizes we happy few perfectly.. worth it for the story…    … Expand
  4. Epic-jakeyo
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore this game, there's some seriously harsh review bombing going on here. Can we take a second to think about the fact an indie studio is producing better quality games than AAA developers (I'm looking at you Bethesda and bioware)
    The are style and sound design in this game is up there with the greatest, the world is amazing and a joy to be in. It's not without its faults    I absolutely adore this game, there's some seriously harsh review bombing going on here. Can we take a second to think about the fact an indie studio is producing better quality games than AAA developers (I'm looking at you Bethesda and bioware)
    The are style and sound design in this game is up there with the greatest, the world is amazing and a joy to be in. It's not without its faults but I'm many many many hours in and really enjoying it .    … Expand
  5. Apoulos
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unlike what most people are writing, This game is AMAZING! shoenoisseur This game. #WeHappyFew is so UNDER-RATED it makes me sad. I just want to put this post out there for everyone who probably saw the game but overlooked it. The game is very reminiscent of Bioshock meets Dishonored with an even darker twist. It has got the ugly truth of today's society - reliance on drugs.

    At one point in the game, you find a village where some people were being purposely given "bad batches" of the antidepressant 'Joy', which instead of helping them feel better, it damaged them, making them incapable of getting the relief that 'Joy' gives them. The Government in the game even goes as far as gentrifying the inhabitants who are immune to 'Joy', forcing them into Ghettos.

    Sounds pretty real doesn't it?
    The game sets place in an alternate version of Britain post WWI or II. The Germans, instead, having conquered Britain and seizing control over society, force the civilians to take a Pills, and turn over their freedom of choice.

    With a beautiful story, I am still progressing through the game.    … Expand
  6. Quadrobeam
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I adore this game, particularly its indicative yet thought provoking concept and story. In my opinion, the somewhat mediocre controls compliment the game in a positive way, making this possibly the only time that poor controls actually improve a game. The sidequests are original and addictive, and any found lore feels satisfying and very interesting.
  7. Ya_Boi_Shoi_Yoi
    Feb 12, 2019
    8
    Even Though we happy few has a boring and dull world, and mediocre gameplay. The game is great, in the random gen streets in both the garden district and the village. It is all boring, the same roads, same people, same things. It is bland and tasteless. But the parts that the devs put detail and attention into the areas. Makes those certain areas very special. And the game has other strongEven Though we happy few has a boring and dull world, and mediocre gameplay. The game is great, in the random gen streets in both the garden district and the village. It is all boring, the same roads, same people, same things. It is bland and tasteless. But the parts that the devs put detail and attention into the areas. Makes those certain areas very special. And the game has other strong points, like an amazing story and atmosphere. And the best soundtrack i have ever heard come out of a game.… Expand
  8. The_Historia117
    Aug 26, 2018
    8
    I really like this game, throughout my time with the game it always felt like i was playing Bioshock just in a British setting, which I think the game nails when it comes to the atmosphere of the game, the game is fun to play. One thing to note with my play-through is that while I've noticed other people talk about a lot of glitches and frame rate drops with their copies, I actually didn'tI really like this game, throughout my time with the game it always felt like i was playing Bioshock just in a British setting, which I think the game nails when it comes to the atmosphere of the game, the game is fun to play. One thing to note with my play-through is that while I've noticed other people talk about a lot of glitches and frame rate drops with their copies, I actually didn't really experience that at all except for slight pop in of some items here and there, and some people clipping into walls, the game takes about 20-40 hours to complete with all 3 characters in the game, which mainly depends on what you decide to do in the game like if you want to do side missions or not, One thing i wish would have not been changed in the game is the survival side of it, they've somewhat streamlined it to be somewhat more simple, but that isn't really a bad thing, overall it's a great game to have fun and play around with, so, when you can, get this game, and while you wait why don't you take some Joy… Expand
  9. Kanjatee
    Jun 9, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this game. Its not perfect and have seen few crashes. Its not easy and you need to use your brain. It cant be played like gta. World is very twisted and funny. It have some problems but its not too difficult in cities (like some reviews say) if youre not stupid. This game is not for everyone but if you like challenge,humour and not afraid to do some missions few times just test for yourself.… Expand
  10. sleepycentuar
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    a Really fun and difficult game with a good story and game play with a amazing environment
  11. matzonine09
    Mar 6, 2020
    9
    I loved this game all the way through but I feel there is one thing halting this game from a 10. That is progression because some missions end quickly others become travel to the other side of the map. But other than that its a great play.
  12. Imtia
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    The game together with DLC shows some stellar performance. Gameplay is a bit outdated but makes up for it with the exceptional story/character and voice acting. Compelling story indeed by Compulsion Games. The game design also shows some amazing levels. A bioahock game without its fancy gun and fantasy setting. Highly recommended
  13. OldAndCynical
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    I honestly liked this game. The game world turned out to be nicer than I expected, and bigger, making for really interesting and fascinating exploration. The game also has some nice new concepts. Sure it aint perfect, and there are still various issues, but on the whole, it is recommended for people who aren't afraid to be challenged in a bioshock/dishonored style environment.
    What I    I honestly liked this game. The game world turned out to be nicer than I expected, and bigger, making for really interesting and fascinating exploration. The game also has some nice new concepts. Sure it aint perfect, and there are still various issues, but on the whole, it is recommended for people who aren't afraid to be challenged in a bioshock/dishonored style environment.
    What I especially like about the game is how it reflects the mores of our current society.
    Today, all negativity is instantly removed and modded away from online sites, and people who insist being negative are permabanned at record speed.
    Well, the society in this game functions in similar manner; people in it pretend to be happy all the time, because if you're negative, the 'mods' of the game world are on to you like fleas on something fresh and smelly. And people who just aren't capable of happiness are either medicated, or thrown outta the society, forced into a exile pariah lifestyle.
    It is a state that many real world societies thru history have found themselves, and it is a state our western society is going towards if the current trend of deleting all negativity is continued and reinforced on and off line...
    But anyway, the game deserves 8/10 just for having the guts to take a stand against constant medicated happiness.    … Expand
  14. arashmirzai
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    That game is awesome is lot of beautiful place and joy medicine challenge but not combat System very well but this game is awesome
  15. Mr_Toast735
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    I get why people didn't like this game. And at first, I didn't like the game. But I went back and realized that this game is amazing. Its funny, its witty, its interesting, and its probably one of the most creative games I've ever played. Play it! Its pretty cheap now!
  16. davidr555
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've played. A well done twisted, dark story line. If a good story line is important to you, this game won't let you down.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GameCritics
    Oct 2, 2018
    50
    Overall, there are some incredible ideas in We Happy Few‘s dystopian world, but the tedious gameplay gave me the feeling that a project like this has more potential as a story-driven adventure in a more compact world. With greater focus on its excellent narrative, sound and visuals, and an addition of moral choices, it would rise above the unsatisfying mixed-genre affair that it currently is.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 17, 2018
    65
    The ideas of power, giving in to hegemonic cycles just to feel safe, and other gameplay systems are unfortunately overshadowed by the technical hiccups found in the game's software. It's a shame, because this game could have been good.
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  3. Video Chums
    Sep 7, 2018
    58
    We Happy Few is an ambitious title with an interesting premise but it fails to deliver on the things that make a video game fun to play.
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