Hoa

Hoa

Skrollcat Studio · 2021

A hand-painted world that carries the whole experience

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a peaceful, visually rich platformer with gentle music and almost no pressure, Hoa delivers that mood beautifully. Players seeking demanding platforming, deep puzzles, or a substantial story will likely find it too slight.

What it does best

  • A hand-painted world that carries the whole experience

  • A gentle, low-pressure journey through a living forest

  • Soft music that deepens the sense of peace and wonder

What might put you off

  • Very easy and mechanically familiar

  • Short, thin narrative with a frustrating late section

The setup

What you are walking into

Hoa is a platform-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-painted art and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The game follows the main character, Hoa, as she discovers her own story on a journey through a breathtaking and magical world back to her homeland.

Where it lives

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

PlatformPuzzleStrategyAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionFantasy
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