Underplayed Gems

HAAK (2022)

HAAK cover
Developer
Blingame
Publisher
OKJOY
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 3,438 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Traversing a ruined world with careful jumps and sudden combat, uncovering secrets in a desolate pixel landscape.

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What players say

Players praise the map design and fluid movement, but many find the game over-reliant on ability gates and puzzles, with combat that feels weak against tanky bosses. Opinions split on the difficulty of exploration and the balance between platforming and fighting.

Screenshots

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