Release Date: August 24, 2021
Charming platformer with adventure elements. In Hoa we take on the role of the character, who peacefully explores the picturesque forest, jumps on platforms and solves puzzles. From time to time enemies stand in her way and she has to dodge them.
Hoa is a charming and peaceful platform game with adventure game elements. The game was developed by an independent team Skrollcat Studio, and published by PM Studios.
The main heroine of the game is Hoa. The protagonist travels through the forest, which, although it seems extremely picturesque, hides various secrets and dangers. Our heroine is not alone, because on her way she meets friendly creatures, often offering her help and hints.
In Hoa we observe the action from the side. The gameplay is designed in a way that allows you to calm down and relax. Explore colourful levels, jump on platforms, avoid traps and solve environmental puzzles. Along the way, we meet the heroine's allies, who often share advice and are willing to help us overcome problematic parts of the map (for example, a ladybird can carry protagonist in the air, a caterpillar's abdomen can be used as a trampoline, and a snail will allow her to jump on its shell to get higher). In addition, from time to time we have to deal with danger in the form of hostile forest inhabitants. Although enemies can't hurt the main character, Hoa can't fight, so she has to dodge them or (especially in the case of bosses) look for other ways to neutralise the threat from their side.
Hoa features colourful and very pleasing to the eye hand-drawn graphics. You may also like the calm, relaxing music accompanying the gameplay.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Skrollcat Studio
Publisher: PM Studios
Hoa Review: Like a Simple, Short-Lived Flower
Like a short-lived flower, Hoa is filled with wonder. Its levels and puzzles may be too simple for some, but the wonder it creates through art and sound could be what convinces you to play it.
System Requirements for Hoa Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 290 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Hoa Video Game.
Hoa Review: Like a Simple, Short-Lived Flower
Like a short-lived flower, Hoa is filled with wonder. Its levels and puzzles may be too simple for some, but the wonder it creates through art and sound could be what convinces you to play it.
Pure Nintendo: 8 / 10 by Trevor Gould
Hoa is a spirited adventure with a relaxing atmosphere. While I wish it were longer for its launch price (with optional challenges), I'm confident I'll replay it. The desirable aesthetics combined with goal-driven gameplay are too enjoyable a combination. Did this puzzle platformer go unnoticed by you this summer? It's never too late to give it the attention it deserves.
Push Square: 7 / 10 by Liam Croft
Hoa is a lovely little game that pretty much anyone of any age can enjoy. It's not trying to do something new, but rather whisk you off on a short, beautiful adventure full of positivity.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 8 / 10 by Paulmichael Contreras
Hoa is a wondrous adventure that can easily be consumed in a day. It'll make you forget about your troubles as the soundtrack lifts you up. Even its climax isn't particularly intense, but the last level is a great change of pace. Though it lacks some of the modern features we take for granted these days, perhaps part of the charm is randomly running through the whole thing again so that you can be reminded of simpler times, when games didn't ask you for more money with flashing ad banners for the latest season pass or premium skin, or fail to even start because of a service being offline. There are longer games priced at $14.99, but none are this pleasing to the senses.
Average score from votes.
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