A Corgi's Cozy Hike

I was honestly disappointed by how "OK" the game is, considering how often I would see it at PAX and how similar from A Short Hike it looks from the trailer. On A Corgi's Cozy Hike, you play as a little corgi that's exploring a big world with different biomes and collectibles. The story was a little too superficial and the game mechanics were a little too clunky, hence the OK. The platforming at the end was actually unfun - and this is from someone whose favorite game is Celeste. It asked for too much precision for how off the controllers were at times. However, this is clearly a passion project, and I really appreciated the local co-op update as I got to play with my husband that way. And 10% of the purchases being donated to an animal shelter? Can't really argue those aspects.

Very good

Started playing with my daughter. Perfect cozy cute game to chill and enjoy some light platforming without any enemies. (a plus)

An adorable, short, fun 3D platformer collectathon which has surprisingly solid writing, a strong theme of positivity, and hilariously janky controls. Massively recommend. Link To Full Review: https://lorerunner.com/blind-3#Corgi

Cute concept, but unfortunately the game feels very rough around the edges. The world is charming and I like the idea of exploring it as a corgi, but technical issues constantly pulled me out of the experience. Characters frequently twitch or partially disappear into the floor, performance can be inconsistent, and the camera somehow manages to feel both slow and overly sensitive at the same time. Platforming achievements often felt more luck-based than skill-based because of these issues. The visuals are very vibrant, which some players may enjoy, but I found them overwhelming even after adjusting my display settings. I don't hate the game, and there is definitely charm here, but the technical problems are present throughout the entire experience and made it difficult for me to fully enjoy it. Still, if you don't really mind bugs and a game's cuteness and vibrancy are more important.. then this game is for you.

Adored this cozy, fun game! It's clear the developers put so much love and work into this. Every time I thought I found all the spots to dig up treats, I'd stumble onto more in hidden pathways. Loved collecting all of the corgi's little costumes and butt power. Game was super relaxing for the most part (I got frustrated that I discovered the purple dragon suit could help create fire, only after the fact I finished the game.)