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GameGrinHoa Review
Published 8/16/2024
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70
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/24/2021
Hoa
Hoa is a platform-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-painted art and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The game follows the main character, Hoa, as she discovers her own story on a journey through a breathtaking and magical world back to her homeland.
- Developer
- Skrollcat Studio
- Publisher
- PM Studios
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71
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Critic avg
71
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–83
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 14 scored reviews, with a 33-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
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80–896 reviews · 43%
70–795 reviews · 36%
Below 703 reviews · 21%
Showing 1-10 of 14 matching critic reviews. 14 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 2.
Trevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Hoa (Nintendo Switch)
Published 10/5/2021
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleHoa Review – Tranquil Beauty (PS4)
Published 9/1/2021
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLisa Pollifroni
Checkpoint GamingHoa Review – The Ghibli inspired platformer the world needs
Published 8/30/2021
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedHoa Review – A Gorgeous Ghibli Platformer
Published 8/27/2021
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72
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareMini Review: Hoa (PS5) - Good Vibes Only for Pretty Platformer
Published 8/26/2021
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Hoa Review
Published 8/24/2021
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83
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoland Ingram
Nintendo LifeMini Review: Hoa - A Gentle Platformer With Stunning Studio Ghibli-Esque Art
Published 8/24/2021
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesHoa - Easy Allies Review
Published 8/23/2021
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55
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Loades
Nintendo World ReportHoa (Switch) Review
Published 8/23/2021
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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