![]() Still, Happy Game is a psychological horror experience at its core, and in that it succeeds. ![]() I won’t spoil it, but as a long time Liverpool FC supporter I got a kick out of it… pun intended. ![]() It would have been so easy to double down on the horror aspects at play, but there were a handful of moments where I laughed aloud at the clever animations, and a particular moment during the second nightmare had me grinning ear to ear. But there’s plenty of humour sprinkled throughout the adventure too. Happy Game revels in its devilish character designs and mean-spirited monsters that are out to tease and make life difficult for our hero (of sorts), not holding back on sudden shocks or flash imagery of blood and guts. ![]() It’s got a hell of a story too, and not just because of its imagery. This is a game that prefers to have you follow through its story at a decent pace instead of throwing up roadblocks just for the sake of padding out the runtime. It falls shy of being too difficult as to become frustrating, but some puzzles will require some consultation with the old grey matter. You don’t die, per se, but you will come across moments where it takes a little more ingenuity to continue. Though relatively short, this combination of interaction and general movement works well, with a small amount of awkwardness when the puzzles become more elaborate later in the game. You’ll be pulling, lifting and interacting with everything you come across in order to guide the nameless boy through each nightmare scenario, initially to chase down his lost football, then later other objects that bring a smile to his face in this horrifying dreamscape. But there’s one distinct difference, as the game allows you to interact with its eerie cast of characters more like a point-and-click adventure than a traditional platformer, not unlike Amanita’s previous work ( Machinarium and Botanicula, among others). Happy Game follows a similar formula to some more famous cousins, namely Little Nightmares and Inside, as you guide your little hero through dark and sometimes terrifying scenes along a small handful of side-scrolling levels. Despite a little awkwardness along the way, it succeeds in its attempts rather well. Look at him! He’s so happy! Which is exactly what Happy Game does best, presenting the absurd nightmares of a child who chases after his favourite things to find happiness across jarring, dark and deadly imagery. Sure, it’s clearly not a ‘happy’ game given the obviously weird and violent looking designs, but just look at the little boy’s smile. Happy Game is a unique and twisted horror adventure game that takes players into a world of darkness and nightmares.I’ll be honest, when I was first shown Happy Game, the latest from Czech Republic studio Amanita Design, I wasn’t sure what to think. This unique emotional collision has brought a strong impact to the game, making it unforgettable. It shows the extremes of human emotion in a perverse way, making the player hover between laughter and horror. What's unique about Happy Game is the perfect combination of joy and horror. At the same time, the game also incorporates some puzzle-solving and adventure elements, making players need to use their wisdom and courage to deal with various harsh situations. The scene design and monster modeling are full of nightmarish illusions, making players feel psychological fear and tension. The horror elements of the game are presented with dark, distorted graphics and disturbing sound effects. You will face a variety of twisted and terrifying environments and monsters, and you will need to solve puzzles, collect items, and fight demonic beings in order to survive. You play as a young boy caught in a real world full of nightmares and madness. The game wraps a dark core with a cheerful appearance, bringing players an unprecedented horror experience. Happy Game is a unique and twisted horror adventure game that takes players into a creepy fantasy world.
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