Hue Reviews

Hue is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Geeks Under Grace
Andrew Borck
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2018

An original take on the puzzle-platformer, Hue is a blast, and will keep you engaged until the last room is cleared.

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Jun 19, 2019

"Color me interested?"

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8 / 10.0
Jun 5, 2019

Hue is a short and sweet puzzling adventure. Each puzzle provides a challenge that both builds on previous puzzles as well as providing something new for the player to solve, all the while being aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. It runs fantastically on Switch, but the port is somewhat bare bones. It's still a solid puzzle platformer; great fun for anyone who has a few hours spare.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 2, 2016

A very creative, if simply presented, puzzle platformer that gets every aspect spot on and doesn't outstay its welcome.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 5, 2019

Hue is a wonderfully crafted puzzle platformer with an innovative take on how to make the puzzles of the games it is inspired by more interesting.

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4 / 5.0
Aug 30, 2016

The minimalism at work in every aspect of Hue comes together nicely into a creative, oft-challenging little platformer worth the time of just about any indie game nut or artistically-minded soul. It's not noticeably long, but gets nice and creative with the palette it sets to work with.

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A-
Sep 7, 2016

Hue is a very enjoyable puzzle game to spend your time with. It's not overly long in the tooth and you shouldn't have too much trouble finishing it up. The story was a highlight to see through and while I wish there were more of it, I can't fault it too much, because it still hits the right notes. If you're looking for a unique puzzle game to round out your Summer, don't let this one pass you by. It's well worth your time.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2016

Hue may have fallen slightly apart at the end but it is a delightful puzzle platformer you should try out. The story, even if told in exposition, kept me interested and I really wanted to solve the mystery of the mother's disappearance. The plot was further enhanced by the music and art. Everything technical wise was astounding in this game. The notes, the colors, the art design, the style, you name it. This game is simply beautiful. The puzzles themselves were even enjoyable because they were a good type of challenging (until the end anyway.) As far as puzzlers go this is one great entry into the genre.

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Sep 3, 2016

Hue is an excellent puzzle platformer, and I highly recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in the genre. The vibrant look and smooth difficulty curve make it a pleasure to play; coupling that with an intriguing, albeit light, narrative and an excellent soundtrack makes for an experience that is difficult to criticise. Indeed, I had no qualms about immediately starting a second playthrough to search for collectables that I has missed or overlooked, something that can be said about very few other games of this genre. This is a highly impressive game.

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90%
Sep 13, 2016

Hue is a deceptively simple game, near guaranteed to draw you in to its world. The game's levels develop in complexity as you progress and by the latter stages of the game, they can be fiendishly complex. At the same time, it's also a meditative experience with its beautifully drawn world and soundtrack. Hue is a game well worth your time.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2016

Hue is a fantastic, charming, brilliantly designed game that all gamers can enjoy. The puzzles are challenging but not to the point where you want to quit in frustration. The unique blend of colors and puzzle solving make Hue a must play indie title. There's also a color blind mode available!

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2016

It was hard not to immediately draw comparisons to Limbo when I started off in control of a young boy named Hue, who lived in a monochromatic world who basically starts off the game with the ability to jump around with little context as to who he is or why he is there. The Limbo comparison one is meant with only the best intentions, as that was a game I absolutely loved when I first played it.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2016

Hue is a very fun platformer puzzle game that draws you in, especially with its simple melody playing throughout. The graphic style is very simple but engaging enough to keep you entertained and there are several interactions which I also found amusing. However I have found very little replay value which is a shame. There are collectibles as I mentioned for the completionists but the game offers nothing new on a second playthrough. This being said, Hue is a wonderful little title that I will remember due to its simplistic style and incredible attention to detail.

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4 / 10
May 21, 2018
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8 / 10.0
Jun 6, 2019

With an abundance of puzzlers available on the Switch it is taking more and more effort to come up with ways to stand out from the crowd...

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2016

Overall, Hue succeeds both as a cleverly crafted platformer and an emotional piece of story-telling.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 4, 2019

I was pleasantly surprised by Hue. Having played numerous other puzzle/platformer titles in the same vein, Fiddlesticks had some pretty big shoes to fill. But it has done a wonderful job; Hue fits right alongside the big names like Limbo or Braid, and its colourful twist on the formula helps it stand out from the crowd.

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6.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2019

Even though Hue struggles to hold up as a puzzle game due to its simple but tedious tasks, I can't bring myself to say I really hated the experience. The game commits so fully to its art style with strong, screen-filling colors that pop against each other that I wanted to keep playing to see more of it. I do wish that this art style had been applied to a game that's less frustrating overall, but despite the disappointing puzzles I'm still pretty happy with the time I spent in Hue's bright, bold environment.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 6, 2019

All in all, if you're the type that loves short games with a compelling story and a memorable gameplay experience, then Hue is definitely a title you should take into consideration.

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9 / 10
Feb 7, 2017

This was a very entertaining game that I'm happy I got a chance to write my Hue review. The color changing mechanic might not be completely original, but the way it is presented and executed in Hue makes is certainly different. The game is a bit on the short side since you can finish it in 4-6 hours with another hour or two at most for collecting the beakers. I highly recommend that you play this one either on PS4 or PS Vita so that you can enjoy it at home or on the go, especially since it supports cross-save between both versions.

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