HAAK

In a post-disaster world of ruined cities and settlements, Haak travels south in search of his missing brother. The journey takes him through a pixel-art wasteland filled with characters, hidden spaces, and environmental obstacles.

Explore interconnected areas by platforming with Haak’s hook, dashes, and charged slash. Use his tools to activate mechanisms, solve hacking and other puzzles, avoid hazards, and uncover secrets.

New abilities open paths through previously explored areas and expand Haak’s movement options. Collect upgrades and pursue side activities; multiple possible endings reflect choices made along the way. Death-earned coins can be spent on assists that lower the challenge.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its responsive movement, exploration, secrets, and interconnected level design, along with puzzles that reward examining the environment. Some also appreciate the ability upgrades and optional assists. Critical reviews frequently find combat too easy or limited, and others say hidden routes and lengthy, maze-like areas can make navigation and backtracking tiring; opinions on the challenge and pacing vary.