Dinsun Review
I've seen my share of 'innovative' indies, and Hue actually manages to bring something functional to the table with its color-wheel mechanic. It’s not just a visual trick; the way you have to mentally map the disappearance of platforms and lasers based on the background color requires a decent bit of focus. The narrative is surprisingly somber—dealing with a missing mother and the philosophy of color—which is a nice break from the usual fluff, though it doesn't quite reach the heights of the genre's best.
However, let's not get carried away. The platforming itself is standard fare, and if you’ve played any puzzle-platformer in the last decade, you’ll see the solutions coming a mile away. It’s a short trip, maybe a few hours tops, and once the novelty of the color wheel wears off, you're left with a fairly linear path. It’s polished, sure, but it’s a 'one-and-done' experience that doesn't demand much in the way of mastery or replayability.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Unique and intuitive color-matching puzzle mechanic
- Strong atmospheric art style and emotive soundtrack
- Includes a full colorblind support mode
- Very short playtime for the price
- Platforming challenges are relatively basic
- Limited replay value once puzzles are solved
Technical Report
Performance: Solid 60fps on modern iOS devices; very few bugs due to its simplistic 2D nature.
- Subtitles
- Colorblind Mode
- Simple Controls
Audience Fit
Buy if: You enjoy atmospheric indie games like Limbo or Braid and want a puzzle mechanic that feels fresh.
Skip if: You want a deep, challenging platformer or a game that will keep you busy for more than a weekend.
- Limbo
- Braid
- Thomas Was Alone
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo male, cynical veteran gamer
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
- Playtime: 4 hours
- Status: Finished Story
