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

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  1. Games.cz
    Nov 30, 2021
    100
    A fantastic little horror game with an art style and a soundtrack that are both simply stunning - and an imagery so disturbing you won’t be able to take your eyes off.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 1, 2021
    75
    Overall Happy Game is a bit of a complicated game to recommend, especially on Switch with its unruly controls, but one that ultimately comes off as a positive experience. Well… as positive as a game about waking nightmares can be, at least. Even with the sometimes overly simplified minute to minute gameplay, the art direction and sound design are masterful to a point that pulls this game up to a higher level than it would likely be if it had been in the hands of a less noteworthy developer. Those looking for a short, simple game that will work hard to creep you out and disturb you over the course of about two hours will likely come out of Happy Game happy, but those hoping for something more in line with a game like Machinarium have a chance of walking away at least slightly disappointed.

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    Like a moth to a flame I tend to be easily drawn to the oddball titles on Switch, and there’s no doubt that Happy Game qualifies for thatLike a moth to a flame I tend to be easily drawn to the oddball titles on Switch, and there’s no doubt that Happy Game qualifies for that distinction in spades. Very deceptively titled, unless nightmare fuel puts you in a happy mood I suppose (yes, I know there’s plenty of you out there), while the experience only lasts a few hours it’s one helluva trippy ride. In terms of gameplay style it mostly plays out with puzzles, but not with any set sort of consistent rules. More often than not you’ll just need to move your pointer around the screen and click or drag on objects (or nightmare monsters) in order to change or trigger them, working out what must be done. The rewards for your efforts are typically some very weird or somewhat terrifying visuals that will either make you laugh (if you’re a bit twisted, like me) or perhaps regret ever deciding to play the game. An absolutely appropriate treat for this time of year, Happy Game may be on the short side but there’s not much question that time is at least memorable.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/10/mini-reviews-october-29th-edition.html    … Expand
  2. 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
  4. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 31, 2021
    7
    Happy Game
    Cute and Creepy
    Happy game is a little over 2 hour long point and click puzzle adventure game, and trust me I hate point and    Happy Game
    Cute and Creepy
    Happy game is a little over 2 hour long point and click puzzle adventure game, and trust me I hate point and click adventure games almost more than anybody, so that tells you a lot when I say I actually really enjoyed my time with this one…
    This game is weird, here you play as a kid going through a series of nightmares, the game consists of you clicking on the screen and tugging on things to progress, no weird combing items stuff here…
    youre go through cute and colorful to dark twisted creepy worlds, trying to rescue your stuffed bunny, your ball, or your dog…
    I don’t want to show too much of the game so Ill keep this review short and sweet, this is a really unique quick 2 hour experience worth checking out.
    I give Happy Game
    a 7/10    … Expand