We Happy Few Reviews

We Happy Few is ranked in the 20th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Aug 9, 2018

Despite the performance issues, We Happy Few is a must-own title for any gamer who loves survival open world titles and quality world building. Unless your PC doesn't meet the minimum specifications (visible on the Steam page) there is no reason not to pick this fantastic game up as soon as possible.

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GameSkinny
Top Critic
Aug 9, 2018

There may be a few rough spots here and there, but the polished interior just beneath the surface of this stealth/horror/survival mashup is very bright indeed.

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9 / 10
Sep 5, 2018

The thing most sought after in gaming is uniqueness. Players seek it out via emotes and customisation, while developers seek it out via their creations. We Happy Few is truly unique and the only game that feels somewhat relatable is Dishonored due to general gameplay. Aside from that, the world, back-story, main story lines, characters, and overall feeling of helplessly trying to survive in a society of psychopaths is one of a kind. Whether interest lies in the survival horror genre or the first-person action adventure, this is a title that delivers an amazing and heart-pounding 25+ hours. It's also noteworthy that a sandbox mode is coming to the game, but as of release it is not an available option. Hopefully, that means a lot of content post release.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 19, 2018

We Happy Few is a great game that has the potential to be an excellent game with a few tweaks here and there.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

The killjoyers have always been among us and in the world of video games have always been an essential part of many deliveries of various genres and many well-known sagas.

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GameCrate
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2018

I enjoyed my time with We Happy Few mainly because it both respected my time as a gamer, and also immersed me in an fascinating world that was driven by an equally fascinating backstory. The game's potential may get a little tripped up on the technical front, but if you can look past the occasional unloaded texture or random loading screen, you'll find that Compulsion Games' latest was well worth the three-year wait.

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8.3 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2019

We Happy Few is quite a unique game. It tells a story set in alternative universe, where Nazis successfully invaded UK. To ease people's sorrow, Joy was introduced. We play mainly as Arthur whose work is to censor sad archival news. The game starts when Arthur decides not to take Joy for the first time... Or is it?

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Aug 9, 2018

I'll play more polished, bigger and more bombastic blockbuster games this year, but We Happy Few will stay with me long after its quests are over.

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8 / 10
Aug 8, 2018

If you're as terrified of a dystopian society as I am but also endlessly fascinated by it, then We Happy Few is for you. Just be sure not to forget your Joy! We wouldn't want you labeled as a Downer, now would we?

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Aug 16, 2018

There's not much wrong with We Happy Few that can't be fixed with some patches, and regardless of what happens there, the game has a narrative that is brave, intelligently crafted, and so incredibly poignant.

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Aug 18, 2018

While this may not be what many players originally envisioned the launch version of We Happy Few being like, it’s hard to deny that it’s one of the more consistently interesting open-world games I’ve played, sporting deeply enjoyable lore and writing that make up for some gameplay shortcomings.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2018

We Happy Few is a perfect example of a game with a great premise and setting yet it fails at the last hurdle. Technically, the game feels like it could have done with a few more months of polish here and there. It would have been better if the developers had ironed out some of the more serious memory issues which cause the framerate drops and occasional crashing the further into the Acts you get. That being said, if you can look past the issues then you’re left with a really interesting and unique game which perfectly represents an alternative 1960’s British City.

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Aug 26, 2018

Currently, the graphical hindrances do not derive from the overall enjoyment of the game. Compulsion Games is continually working to iron out the issues and provide a smoother running experience. Despite some minor problems, the game is an overall joy to play and well worth a playthrough for RPG fans or any gamer in need of a well-written bash.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2019

We Happy Few is a fantastic game but is not without its flaws. The combat and stealth leave you wanting that little bit more. Stealth, combat and crafting have a lot of potential but are implemented very minimalistically. The game manages to save itself through the delivery of an incredibly unique and almost magical world that will quickly make you forget about the shortcomings. From the spooky Bobbies to the drugged up citizens. We Happy Few paints a colorful picture of a dark world. When things are looking gloomy, you can always pop a Joy!

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7.8 / 10.0
Aug 9, 2018

We Happy Few delivers an intoxicating experience, rife with dark mysteries to unravel and exciting missions to complete, but some annoying mechanics and scarce resources keep it from reaching greatness

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7.6 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2018

We Happy Few must clash with a gameplay that doesn't fascinate too much, but plot, settings and longevity are more convincing.

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76 / 100
Aug 13, 2018

Who endures crafting tricks and small quirks, gets with We Happy Few great characters and a great story, which is thoughtful.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2018

We Happy Few is a unique game with beautiful art style, deep story and nice level design, but it could be way more of a " just good game" if it wasn’t for many technical issues and some confusing gameplay elements that disappoint you at some point. But I must say that in the end, We Happy Few is a game that worth your time because of its uniqueness in story-telling and its amazing art style.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2018

Retrofuturistic England and Joy-obsessed world is interesting place. Well, with some bugs and some defects. if you don't mind, Take Your Joy!

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