A Short Hike
Adam Robinson-Yu’s A Short Hike is a compact and profound experience of exactly what it says on the tin—taking a short hike. Except, in a twist that will entice both Animal Crossing and Celeste fans, you also get to play as a bird with a cell phone and chat with the vibrant, changing landscape’s witty NPC friends.
Wandering through wildflowers, wading in water, flapping your puny wings, and diving into crisp, clear air will satisfy you. And the game’s storyline will have you feeling indulgently contemplative about family, the world, and how you fit into both. In a 2020 Kotaku review, Narelle Ho Sang said, “A Short Hike is a great reminder that there’s both good and bad to this life, and sometimes, as frustrating as that can be, it’s as simple as that.” It’s as simple as that.
