A Short Hike (Switch eShop)

I just don't like this games art. I feel like it should be like a 3D colorful look, but the low res filter really ruins that look

Me and my kids loved the game, it was perfect for casual playing during the holidays. It's so grounded and pure it makes other games seem ridiculous with their complex characters and intricate plots. Simply put, this is what games are about, or rather what life is about.

Just re-bought it on Steam to support you and give the game one more thumbs up!

The world of A Short Hike has cute graphics styled like an enhancement of a DS-era Animal Crossing game, compelling exploration-based gameplay like Breath of the Wild (without any of the combat), and irritating item-gathering quests like the collecta-a-thon games created in the 1990's.
The overall package comes together nicely, but the main storyline's pacing may disappoint some players. To make the credits roll there is a single objective that is easily accomplished after playing about half-an-hour and completing roughly a third of the total game content. Adding some metroidvania-style progression gates would have improved the pacing of the main story compared to all of the optional side-stories and upgrades that are available.
A Short Hike is essentially a very promising demo that's been made available for purchase. Let's hope we see future games from this team with more content and improved pacing.

Score: 7/10