A Short Hike

[h2]A Cozy Glide with A Breath of Fresh Air[/h2] [h3]Rating: 9/10[/h3] A Short Hike is an absolute triumph of indie game design. It takes the simple act of climbing a mountain and turns it into a joyful, relaxing, and surprisingly emotional journey. It captures the pure essence of summer vacation, letting you explore at your own absolute pace. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795994648 [h3]The Good[/h3] The strongest elements are its incredible soundtrack and its deeply cozy vibe. From the moment you start running/gliding across the sun-drenched provincial park, the music sets a comforting, nostalgic tone that sticks with you long after the credits roll. The writing is charming and witty, and the freedom of movement, like climbing and soaring through the air, makes every corner of the island a joy to discover. It's like you are literally a bird living the life! The story is good too. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795993414 [h3]The Bad[/h3] The only reason this doesn't hit a perfect 10/10 is the camera system. The automatic camera movements can occasionally feel restrictive, and the inability to freely rotate or see far into the distance gets a bit annoying when you want to scope out the terrain. But overall, it is manageable, and you get used to it in 30 minutes. [h3]Time & Achievements?[/h3] 6.8 hrs to 100%. The story could be done in 1.5 to 3 hrs depending on your pace. Out of 12, 10 are missable/extra achievements, and you can keep going after you complete the story. You'll need a guide or an interactive map for some extra achievements, as it is easy to get lost on what to get where. But remember, these extra achievements are a lot of fun; try them out. [h3]Final Verdict[/h3] Even with the camera movement quirks, A Short Hike is easily one of the best cozy games ever made. It’s short, sweet, and fills you with a profound sense of warmth and accomplishment. A must-play! [i]If this review was helpful, do leave a like below[/i] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3795993369

This is my first time giving a review to a game on steam but damn it was so good, i've been so busy with works and school lately that i havent got a chance to play any game, so i picked this up because the playtime is short according to HowLongToBeat and im glad that i play this one out of the other game in my backlog! The game is super chill, super nice, and the characters dialogue was so funny that i had a genuine laugh, but the best part was actually the ending itself, i wont spoil anything but it gave me tears, a hard one. I didnt expect a cozy game like this would make me miss my mom so much, highly recommended

Great short game to get lost in for a few hours, took me 7 hours to get every achievement as well as doing some exploring. Really enjoyed it. And that's one more game from my backlog finished.