A Short Hike

Its a relatively short game. Take your time and check out all the side quests. No need to reach the summit immediately. I do hope there is more to this game. If not, I look forward to the dev's next game!

This is my first review and I own a little under 1300 games on GOG. This game is an absolute gem, the game itself can be completed in around 30mins, But, Please Dont! Explore it, walk around and get engrossed in the crashing waves and sombering wind. I think the best way to look at this game is like Slow TV, its exciting, relaxing and just plain fun. This is a must buy.

A Short Hike is just absolutely lovely. I don't want to say too much since it's a pretty short game, though it does have a surprising amount of side content, collectibles and dialogue. The writing is light-hearted and genuinely funny, the gameplay is relaxing yet varied. The game is meant to be played in the pixelated visual style you can see on the screenshots, and while I really liked that and thought it works well here, there's also an option to un-pixelate it if that's not your thing. The environments are bright and colourful, the music is very nice, and in quieter moments you can just hear nature. It plays and feels like a labour of love, and there's more to it than I would have expected - but a lot of it is mostly optional. You can basically finish the game in about an hour, or you can explore all the side content and spend a couple more hours on it. (Either way it is a short game.) This is a game to make you smile. It's obvious that a lot of love has gone into creating A Short Hike, and the result is a very fun and relaxing experience with enough gameplay variety to keep you engaged for what little of your time it will occupy.

it was a bit too short, at only 3 hours I feel like I've explored and unlocked everything. I still give it 5 stars cause its a well made chill game and also suitable for all ages.