Hue
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About Hue
Hue is a stark puzzle platformer released by Fiddlesticks back in August 2016. Curve Digital published it on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Switch, Linux, Mac, and Vita. The story follows Anne's son as he explores a world where everyone lives in grayscale until he finds his mother's ring. This device lets him see and change colors to solve puzzles. You are not fighting enemies or managing resources. You simply walk, jump, and use the ring to shift hues. The game relies on color theory mechanics rather than combat or complex systems. It is a short indie experience focused entirely on visual manipulation and environmental interaction without any multiplayer features.
Gameplay
You control Hue as he moves through static black and white levels. The core mechanic involves pressing a button to toggle the world's color palette. When you shift the hue, specific platforms appear or disappear based on what colors exist in that layer. You might walk across a blue bridge that only exists when you are viewing the world in blue tones. Switching to red makes those paths vanish and reveals new obstacles. The movement is smooth and responsive with simple jump controls. A typical session involves walking forward, spotting a path blockage, changing the color scheme to reveal a route, and timing your jumps carefully. You collect fragments of Anne's research as you progress through these isolated rooms. There are no combat encounters or time limits to stress over during play.
What Players Think
Players on IGDB gave Hue a solid 74 out of 100 based on 110 ratings. The community seems divided but generally appreciates the unique concept. Average playtime is short, which fits the achievement data showing only 13 total unlocks with a 44.9% average completion rate. The rarest achievement "Cyantific Apparatus" has an 8.30% unlock rate, suggesting that side content or specific challenges are quite difficult. Most users finish the main story quickly without chasing every collectible. Review snippets often mention the visual style as a highlight while noting the length is brief. Prices have hit a historical low of $2.99 on the Humble Store, making it an accessible purchase for puzzle fans who want a quick session rather than a long commitment.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth playing if you enjoy short, atmospheric games that prioritize visual puzzles over action. The price point around $3 makes the risk very low given the brief runtime. You will not spend hundreds of hours grinding for achievements since the completion rate sits just under half. The gameplay loop is simple and repetitive but effective at teaching its core color-shifting mechanic. I recommend it only if you have a few hours to spare and like clean, minimalist design. Skip this if you need complex storylines or long campaigns. It stands as a polished experiment rather than a deep adventure.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
74.0
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