Hob is a wonderfully original game and one that I thoroughly enjoyed my time with. While there are a few noticeable issues, such as the camera and framerate, nearly all of the journey to uncover how to save your world is magical. Despite there not being much in the way of direction on what to do or where to go, I never found myself getting stuck for too long.
Hob: The Definitive Edition
Runic Games · Apr 4, 2019
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From the creators of Torchlight™ and Torchlight II™! Traverse and transform the mysterious world of Hob. This vibrant, atmospheric adventure game is set in a stunning and brutal world in disarray. As players delve into the mysteries around them, they discover a planet in peril. Can it be mended, or will the world fall further into chaos? Now with enhanced performance and features, only available on Nintendo Switch in this definitive edition.
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- All that being said, Hob is still a solid title with a good amount of content. You’re looking at 10 hours easily with even more if you’re going for 100% completion. While certainly not of the same quality of a Legend of Zelda or even Hyper Light Drifter, Hob still has some great entertainment value if you’re looking for a good adventure/exploration game.
- With a deceptively linear quest and extremely accessible challenges, it is unsurprising that Hob: Definitive Edition, like RiME, is not the most cerebral challenge. It is, instead, a gorgeous journey that dutifully sweeps you away into another world. It continues to be a charming tale and Panic Button has smoothed out many of the original’s irks. The Joycon controls, the touch screen additions, enhanced UI, and much-improved loading times mean that Hob is an adventure you will want to take with you.
- Design and technical issues aside, Hob: The Definitive Edition is a solid little dungeon crawler that will hopefully find a new, more appreciative audience on the Nintendo Switch.
- 8.0Overall, the new port is solid in execution and the indie title is perfectly suited for the Switch. The frame rates are speedy, the loading screens are quicker than a blink of an eye, and the controls are intuitive. Though the narrative and direction of Hob can be unclear at times, unraveling the mysteries of its charming world on a handheld console is a true delight.
- 6.0Hob: The Definitive Edition is an enchanting adventure, no doubt, and one that lasts quite a while. I just don’t know if it feels quite at home on Switch. If you can get over the poor quality of the visuals in handheld mode, the crashes and the occasional frustration placed in your path, you’ll become engrossed in a game that begs you to explore its world with a fine-tooth comb.
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A great, but confusing adventure!
This game reminds me a lot about old school legend of zelda games. This game is a lot about exploration and environmental puzzle solving. Love it! This game is a bit confusing though. There is no dialogue. There’s not a lot of hints, but honestly, I think it’s part of the charm. The story is told through the environment, but it’s worth it for the ending. Ooof that ending I love. A bit of a spoiler, but in the end, you’ll have two choices — and both of them ARE COMPELLING. I recommend this to those who crave adventure, sleuthing and theorizing. Performance wise, it’s not the greatest but it’s not so bad. This game is definitely prettier on other platforms. On the switch, it better docked than handheld, but that didn’t stop me from playing mostly handheld. There are some glitches and clipping, but it’s not too bad. It doesn’t make the game unplayable, thankfully. I also experienced some dropped frames during some non-playable scenes but it’s not too bad. Music was also a bit lacking for me. It’s too quiet too often. Maybe they were trying to add to the atmosphere, but I totally just listed to youtube videos while playing instead. This game goes on sale often. With the price i got it on, i say it’s more than worth it.
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