Hob: The Definitive Edition

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  • Summary: From the creators of Torchlight and Torchlight II. Traverse and transform the mysterious world of Hob. This vibrant, atmospheric adventure game is set in a stunning and brutal world in disarray. As players delve into the mysteries around them, they discover a planet in peril. Can it beFrom the creators of Torchlight and Torchlight II. Traverse and transform the mysterious world of Hob. This vibrant, atmospheric adventure game is set in a stunning and brutal world in disarray. As players delve into the mysteries around them, they discover a planet in peril. Can it be mended, or will the world fall further into chaos? Now with enhanced performance and features, only available on Nintendo Switch in this definitive edition. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 20, 2019
    100
    However you want to describe it, though, there’s no denying Hob is great. It’s an action-adventure game that has an abundance of both of those things, and if you want some Zelda-adjacent action on your Switch, you’ll find plenty to love here.
  2. GamingTrend
    Apr 11, 2019
    90
    Hob: The Definitive Edition is a 3D adventure game that combines fluid combat, landscape altering puzzles, and engaging platforming. The varying area designs and atmospheres are a treat to experience and entice you into pushing forward. The enhancements since the original improve the experience as well.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    We've been stung before with ports of console and PC games - especially those lauded for the size and intricacy of their worlds - but Panic Button has proved, once again, that it really does know how to do the right games justice within the constraints of Switch's hardware design. Hob: The Definitive Edition retains all the qualities of the original, with only a reasonable downgrade in its visuals serving as a caveat. With a cel-shaded art style helping negate the effect of this aesthetic sacrifice and all the improvements genuinely helping elevate Hob's overall quality, Hob becomes the latest 3D platformer to secure a well-earned place among Switch's most exciting new additions.
  4. MGG
    Apr 25, 2019
    80
    Hob has obvious inspirations and an overwhelming originality. The Runic Games's title is a tale of adventure mastered as rarely seen before. Classic in its approach or progression, it offers a high-end artistic direction and a dream soundtrack. The impression of "déjà vu", inherent to the genre, is sometimes present but does not affect in any way a smooth and pleasant progression. The ten hour longevity of Hob is well worth the investment.
  5. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 9, 2019
    70
    Hob reveals to be a satisfying experience. The level design is diverse and conveys a real appetite for exploration and puzzles. Alas, the fight mechanics aren't so engaging and the handheld mode is filled with technical issues.
  6. DarkStation
    May 1, 2019
    70
    Fortunately for me, I happened to be in just that frame of mind after playing through the amazing and absolutely brutal Cuphead. The last thing I wanted to do after that was play another stressful and nail-biting experience. So, HOB just so happened to scratch the opposite itch I was craving. Had I played it under a different mindset, it’s hard to tell what my reaction might have been. If you’re in that sort of mood, I think HOB might hit the spot. If not, well then, maybe HOB isn't the game for you. But if that is the case, I would encourage you to play it when you are feeling inquisitive.
  7. GameSpew
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    An enchanting adventure, no doubt, and one that lasts quite a while. I just don’t know if it feels quite at home on Switch.

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. dugan
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    I do not give a ten lightly. But aside from a couple glitches when I jumped where I should not have (thank you respawn button), this game isI do not give a ten lightly. But aside from a couple glitches when I jumped where I should not have (thank you respawn button), this game is a masterpiece. The sense of adventure, the surprise of the unknown, the story--compelling even without words, makes this game better than the rest.

    I simply could not stop playing until I looked in every hiding space, fought every enemy and finished the story. On normal mode, the fighting is not very challenging. But the challenge is in travelling the world, understanding what to do, where to go next. The map is a great help.

    I took many pictures of the beautiful world, and my ears delighted in the wonderful sounds.

    (Admittedly, I never played in handheld mode, so I can't address those criticisms.)

    If you like what you see in trailers and snapshots, then jump in, this game is fantastic!    … Expand
  2. Lazarus-Rex
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    I won’t spoil anything. I’ll just say that even though HOB is decently long, I wish it were even longer. When I finished it, I looked to seeI won’t spoil anything. I’ll just say that even though HOB is decently long, I wish it were even longer. When I finished it, I looked to see if a sequel was in the works. Unfortunately, the game studio that made HOB has shut down. If you like adventure, atmosphere, puzzles, and technology, this game will win you over. Just don’t expect a tutorial or dialogue—the game trusts you to figure things out right up until the final moment.… Expand
  4. ProfPlum
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    A mixture between Zelda and Rime. A little buggy, but a fun 10 hours of game play.
  5. Alex-Rainx
    May 2, 2019
    9
    EDIT: Thank God that they have done it at last. I was waiting for days for this optimization 1.1.1 in portable mode. It was time!!!! I haveEDIT: Thank God that they have done it at last. I was waiting for days for this optimization 1.1.1 in portable mode. It was time!!!! I have not played the game at all expecting this............… Expand
  6. PinkLady
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game that trapped me for a long time. One of the few games that I've completed in my life. Yes I tend to disperse myself. But thisA fantastic game that trapped me for a long time. One of the few games that I've completed in my life. Yes I tend to disperse myself. But this game is so magical, beautiful, kind and cozy than I had no option but gone to the end.

    The graphic design is a dream and it have the precise amount of difficulty to don't despere me but keep my attention. I'm not a good gamer, I need to say too. But it have a little bit of action, and amazing world to explore, accessible puzzles and the whole content keep you wanting play 10 more minutes every time you discover a new zone until the end    … Expand
  7. Bhairava
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Un juegazo. La estética es preciosa. Un mundo abierto lleno de cosas para hacer. ¡Me encanta!.
  8. BitKit
    Dec 20, 2021
    1
    Столько лет прошло с момента релиза, а болячки так и остались нетронуты.
    Камера. Она постоянно будет поворачиваться под крайне неудобным    Столько лет прошло с момента релиза, а болячки так и остались нетронуты.
    Камера. Она постоянно будет поворачиваться под крайне неудобным ракурсом в самый неподходящий момент. Ракурс будет выбираться так, чтобы персонаж перекрывался каким либо объектом.
    Перемещение. Персонаж будет хвататься за уступы и ... падать, потому что "иди нахер", вот почему. Игра беспощадна к промахам: недолеты в один пиксель тут норма.
    Прибавте у этому всему неотзывчивое управление, и получится пустая трата денег, времени и нервных клеток.    … Expand

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#85 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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