I hate this game

I hate this game

2019

Puzzles that punish assumptions and reward lateral thinking

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy compact puzzle games that constantly subvert platformer conventions, this delivers a steady stream of clever, mischievous surprises. Avoid it if you want consistently signposted logic, since several solutions are designed to frustrate your expectations.

What it does best

  • Puzzles that punish assumptions and reward lateral thinking

  • A playful challenge to the conventions of games

  • A sharply recognizable monochrome retro presentation

  • A chiptune soundtrack that strengthens the retro-game illusion

What might put you off

  • Solutions can feel intentionally obtuse

  • External-computer and timing tricks

The setup

What you are walking into

I hate this game is a logic game, where gameplay changes every level. Solve crazy puzzles and use forgotten functions of your PC! Be attentive, interact with everything that you see on the screen.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

Indie

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