Happy Game Critic Reviews

A short, beautiful, wonderful-sounding nightmare, which is the most game by Amanita in the last few years and titles. Tested on myself and relatives.

Two very acidic, bloody and emotionally powerful hours, full of symbolism and meanings, which should possibly be experienced in a single, distressing session. Good night and sweet dreams.

Happy Game isn’t for the squeamish or those with any particular phobias, but anyone looking for a short horror experience a la Little Nightmares or something that isn’t just another first-person jump scare fest would do well to chase this one down.

Happy Game is a new gem crafted by Amanita Design. It deserves to be played, even if you don't like adventure games.

Happy Games takes us, ironically, to a dark, nightmare world where puzzles require gruesome solutions.

Happy Game is the most enjoyable nightmare of this year. Amanita Design´s new gem is another great point and click adventure game in the personal Amanita´s style, with a superb horrific and macabre tone in this occasion.

Quotation forthcoming.

Your trip through this powerful, horrible - and, yes, darkly comic - nightmare is the opposite of a drag.

Those looking for a short, unsettling stroll can find one with Happy Game. One thing to note about it is that it's a short romp, able to be completed in just a few hours. There's nothing that would make me want to revisit it, but I certainly can't fault it for what it is: a seasonal treat filled with tricks.

Happy Game sends players on a shrieking, blood-soaked odyssey through the candy-colored hell within a young boy’s subconscious. Though it’s weakened somewhat by a less-cohesive third act, overall it’s a vivid interactive nightmare with a striking aesthetic and powerful narrative conceit.

While the puzzle design is quite basic, the freaky atmosphere and the well known and indescribable art direction of Amanita Design are always good reasons to have a good, thorough look at any game they produce.

I’m not sure whether to recommend Happy Game or not. I think most people will be disappointed with its short play time and easier puzzles. Any fan of Amanita will definitely find joy in this new direction for the studio but will maybe be let down in comparison to past titles’ puzzles. In short, Happy Game is good, people should play it, but wait for a sale.

Despite the alluring and violent art, Happy Game is dragged down by simple and random puzzles, annoying screen flashes, and awkward interactions.