All posts tagged in A Short Hike
Aug 18, 2020
Announced at the Indie World Showcase, A Short Hike releases on Nintendo Switch today!
A Short Hike is a wonderful little indie that was released in July of last year, and has received overwhelming positive reviews since. With lots to discover and many interesting folk to meet a long the way, fans have been raving about this peaceful little jaunt through the woods.
Now, even more lovers of nature will get the chance to try this game for themselves, as it is now available for Switch through the eShop for just $7.19. It is quite a great price for such a peaceful and relaxing indie game about exploration and finding oneself embraced by the splendor that is our natural world.
Features List
- Explore at your own pace, and in any manner you like. Be it flight or by foot, discover everything your environment has to offer.
- Take your time! Do a little fishing or even stop for a chat with the locals. No need to rush.
- Enjoy an original soundtrack by Mark Sparling that “progresses dynamically as you explore the wilderness.”
A Short Hike Trailer
More info
For more information on A Short Hike, you can check out the game on Steam. Also, be sure to follow the developer on Twitter.
For more great news from the indie world, check out my coverage of the multiplayer update coming to Untitled Goose Game.
- Mar 5, 2020
The super cute pixel indie game, A Short Hike, will be free through the Epic Store in March.
A Short Hike is a wonderful little indie that was released in July of last year, and has received overwhelming positive reviews since. With lots to discover and many interesting folk to meet a long the way, fans have been raving about this peaceful little jaunt through the woods.
A Short Hike is currently available through itch.io, Steam for $7.99 and coming soon as a free to play game in the Epic Games Store. If you haven’t tried it yet, this month is the perfect time. It is a relaxing adventure unlike any other.
A Short Hike Trailer
Anodyne 2 and Mutazione will also be free for the month of March through the Epic Store. For more sweet indie games like A Short Hike, you might enjoy my coverage of Little Witch In The Woods.
- Sep 6, 2019
A Short Hike is a little peaceful exploration game about hiking up a mountain. As of July 30th, 2019, sole indie developer adamgryu (adam robinson-yu) released his adorable relaxing adventure game for PC, Mac, and Linux on Steam here and Itch.io here. The game is only $7.99 US and is already receiving a large amount of very positive reviews.
About A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the back-country as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you. (Description from Steam bio)
Key Features
- Explore the island any way you like. Choose your own path to follow and see where it leads you. You never know what you might stumble into!
- Hike at your own pace — there’s no need to rush to the summit! Take your time fishing along the river banks or swimming by the lakeshore.
- Collect hidden treasures to reach new heights. Try taking a dive off the mountain peaks to soar above the forests.
- Chat with the other hikers you meet along your route. You might be able to help each other out!
- Listen to a lush original soundtrack by Mark Sparling that progresses dynamically as you explore the wilderness.
For more information about A Short Hike, you can go to the official website here. Furthermore, if you enjoy playing short and calming games, check out our review here: Solo Islands of the Heart Review – An Introspective Journey About Love.
