Adventure / 2019
A Short Hike
A compact, warm adventure with an unusually light touch.
A Short Hike understands scale. It gives the player a small island, a modest goal, and just enough freedom for wandering to feel personal.
The movement is the real pleasure. Climbing, gliding, and finding small paths through the landscape create a gentle sense of ownership over the mountain.
It is charming without being sticky, brief without feeling slight, and generous without overexplaining itself.
One star because it is simply a great game and very easy to recommend.
