Underplayed Gems

Hoo-Boy (2017)

Hoo-Boy cover
Developer
Anatoly Konstantinov
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A bright, sugary platformer where you hop through candy-themed levels, collect coins, and dodge cartoonish traps in a low-stress adventure.

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What players say

Players call Hoo-Boy a short and cheap 2D platformer with a sharp difficulty spike in the later levels. Many praise its achievability for 100% completion, but others complain about sluggish controls, a zoomed-in camera, and a frustrating sliding mechanic that makes precise landings unreliable.

Screenshots

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