Hue

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. XboxAddict
    Sep 20, 2016
    92
    Hue takes an incredibly simple premise and turns it into a unique, fun, and challenging game that I’m still thinking of days later.
  2. Twinfinite
    Sep 12, 2016
    90
    Hue is easily one of the best additions to the genre in a very long time.
  3. ZTGD
    Sep 1, 2016
    90
    Every once in a while, a game will come around that adds a bit more to the formula or steps up its game a bit. Hue just so happens to be one of those games.
  5. Windows Central
    Aug 29, 2016
    90
    A game that will leave you feeling furiously stupid and a genius of brobdingagian proportions simultaneously. Hue very much reminds me of Limbo, only far less sinister and almost no spider leg removal at all. Hue is a heart-warming and an enjoyable experience.
  6. ICXM
    Sep 5, 2016
    85
    Despite its whimsical look, Hue is quite philosophical, and that only adds to its charm. Through its clever level design, Hue presents unique challenges without ever feeling too complicated. Both Hue’s gameplay and story make for a fun, rewarding title.
  7. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 5, 2016
    80
    A charming puzzle platformer, Hue’s colourful aesthetic and thoughtful tone make for an enjoyable, if slight, adventure that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.
  8. MondoXbox
    Aug 30, 2016
    80
    A pleasant surprise, Hue delivers a relaxing experience among color-based puzzles and a charismatic world.
  9. TrueAchievements
    Aug 30, 2016
    80
    While there are a few minor nitpicks here and there, Hue is an easy game to recommend. There's nothing world-changing on offer here, but the warm and vibrant colours in combination with an intriguing narrative and satisfying puzzles make it a pleasant experience to play. Throw in the easy completion and it's the perfect game to play through on a lazy day or across a weekend.
  10. XBLA Fans
    Aug 30, 2016
    80
    Hue is a challenging puzzle platformer, but it's one that serves to teach and reward the player rather than frustrate as so many modern platform games do. The puzzles certainly had me scratching my head on more than one occasion, but the leisurely pace of the game allowed me to sit tight and have a good think before making my next move.
  11. Xbox Achievements
    Aug 29, 2016
    80
    Hue is an attractive and appealing indie puzzle platformer with a smart gameplay hook. Yes, it looks and plays a little bit like Limbo, but Hue is very much its own thing. And it's great.
  12. Vandal
    Sep 1, 2016
    75
    Hue is based on a great concept, and those who love puzzles and adventures will enjoy it. It's a shame it can't escape monotony, but the experience is good anyway.
  13. Stevivor
    Aug 29, 2016
    70
    The early pace of Hue was leading me to disappointment, but the stellar second act was more than enough reward for that labour. Hue delivers a polished package and a strong platform puzzle game, it isn’t a Braid or Limbo but merely evoking those names can be taken as a sign of quality that Hue most certainly possesses.
  14. God is a Geek
    Aug 29, 2016
    70
    It’s a slow starter, but give it a chance and Hue blossoms into a stunning, fun, yet challenging puzzle game with some quick platforming to break it up.
  15. Edge Magazine
    Sep 27, 2016
    60
    Mere hours after playing it, Hue is already vanishing into the background of our minds, leaving only a vague sensation of something more tangible. [Nov 2016, p.123]
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Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. GBHBL
    Sep 23, 2016
    8
    Hue is vibrant & gorgeous puzzle platformer where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

    Dropped into a greyscale world,    Hue is vibrant & gorgeous puzzle platformer where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

    Dropped into a greyscale world, you take on the role of a boy who is learning about is mother who first discovered how to change the world around her. She was a scientist who invented the Annular Spectrum, a ring that allowed her to not only see colours but also to alter them.

    It’s this ring that drives the gameplay of Hue as you make your way through the world picking up segments of the ring & notes left by your mother.

    The 2D world’s background can be changed with ease to a colour segment that you’ve discovered. This is how you navigate, as coloured obstacles can effectively be deleted by swapping to the relevant background. For example, if you need to get past a blue brick wall then just switch to that colour & you can pass through with ease.

    Simple to understand but as the game goes on these become more fiendish requiring deft timing & much more thought.

    Split into ‘rooms’ dying results you having to restart that room from the beginning but it’s rarely too much of a setback. Short enough to never really become tiresome most only take a handful of attempts to solve. The traps & puzzles require some occasional trail & error but often patience & planning is all that is needed. Rushing will only result in failure.

    Switching between colours is straight-forward (the right stick is used to highlight the colour needed) but on occasion it sometimes fails to register resulting in an un-necessary death. This is particularly frustrating at later points in the game as timing & quick colour switches are needed.

    It’s a small complaint in a game that has very few flaws, thankfully. Sleek & very pleasing to the eyes, the visuals are charming even if the story isn’t exactly gripping. It lacks depth with only vocalised notes & thoughts from your mother driving it on. Finding her never feels like an important goal unfortunately.

    The addictive & rewarding gameplay does make up for a lot of the stories’ short-comings though. Backed up by lovely visuals, the softly subtle piano driven music fits the game perfectly.

    It’s an immersive experience that will last between 8-10 hours, well worth picking up.    … Full Review »
  2. neomoonsevin
    May 19, 2023
    1
    Garbage gold game look like it stepped out of a Sinclair console from 1976 with its add on Atari graphics 1984 throw this shert out for sure
  3. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Eu me diverti bastante, é um jogo que lembra limbo, com mecânicas de troca de cor sendo o diferencial, a trilha sonora é bem linda, e a arteEu me diverti bastante, é um jogo que lembra limbo, com mecânicas de troca de cor sendo o diferencial, a trilha sonora é bem linda, e a arte do jogo apesar de simples é muito bem feita… Full Review »
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