A Short Hike

 Switch
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 201 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 201
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 201
  3. Negative: 10 out of 201

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. TheLinkgirl
    Oct 18, 2022
    6
    A short hike is good. It's relaxing, and has some enjoyable exploration. While I don't believe it's the most rewarding experience, there is a certain charm that oozes from it. It isn't anything special, but it is a fun time.
  2. drlowdon
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    A young bird, known as Claire, heads arrives at a large nature reserve to stay with her aunt for the summer. Expecting an important phone call she’s informed the only place to get reception is at Hawk Peak, the highest point in the park. Having never been to the summit before she decides to hike to the summit.

    Allowing players to explore the game-world at their own pace and interacting    A young bird, known as Claire, heads arrives at a large nature reserve to stay with her aunt for the summer. Expecting an important phone call she’s informed the only place to get reception is at Hawk Peak, the highest point in the park. Having never been to the summit before she decides to hike to the summit.

    Allowing players to explore the game-world at their own pace and interacting with the various inhabitants is an unusually relaxing gaming experience, and even with little in the way of challenge and a short (3-4 hour) running time, I couldn’t help but be won over by A Short Hike’s charms.    … Expand
  3. memus
    Feb 7, 2022
    6
    + Stylistically, it's a perfect game
    = Exploration vibes are totally here, but camera kills some of the flow
    - Doing 100% achievements is a boring grind
  4. frederik1478
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    An amazing short game the Give you all of these feelings you need for an hour,
    I felt happy and full of the feeling of summer and childhood while playing this game I cannot recommend it enough
  5. Moratania
    Feb 17, 2021
    7
    It was a nice time, I found the graphics night. My only complaint was that it was a bit too short. Other than that, it was cool.
  6. GamePat-net
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    A Short Hike is a charming short story with a surprisingly lot to do. The visuals took some getting used to for me but especially in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch that went rather quickly.

    The endearing story really fits in the small and lively open world. The developer created the right setting with the choice of colors and audio. The controls are very smooth, making it a joy to    A Short Hike is a charming short story with a surprisingly lot to do. The visuals took some getting used to for me but especially in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch that went rather quickly.

    The endearing story really fits in the small and lively open world. The developer created the right setting with the choice of colors and audio. The controls are very smooth, making it a joy to traverse the world by foot, wings or boat.

    The camera can play some tricks on you sometimes, but it certainly isn't game breaking. Also, the story is sweet, but in my opinion a little too short and, maybe due to this, not very memorable.

    However, for only € 6,99 in the Nintendo Switch eShop, you have great value for money.    … Expand
  7. HildaSimp5
    Jan 4, 2022
    6
    This game is a charming, fun and relaxing game, with good controlls and a nice setting, plus some fun dialogue.
    The problem is that its WAY too short. Ill say its Too short, but sweet. It would be nice if it was a little. I bought this game on sale and its pretty good, but that short lenght really sticks out, at least to me, so i cannot give it a higher score.
  8. adpaskhughes
    Aug 25, 2023
    7
    A Small Hike is a fun little game; visual style is nice and it's satisfying enough to spend a couple of hours with. Saying that, it is very short (as the name suggests!) and there's not enough of a pull to explore every nook and cranny.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Switch Game of 2020
14
#14 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2021
    90
    A Short Hike is a heartwarming journey that doesn't last long, but will stick with you long after it's done. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 23]
  2. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    95
    A Short Hike is a small but fully realised world: packed with great characters and emotional moments. There’s no better way to spend an afternoon. [Issue #2, p.56]
  3. Nintendojo
    Dec 2, 2020
    83
    Though A Short Hike doesn’t bring much new to the table (many elements will feel similar to Journey, Celeste, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing, or Stardew Valley), the game combines familiar mechanics so well that A Short Hike, despite a few small drawbacks, is a well put together, relaxing game you shouldn’t miss out on.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »