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Hue

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Platform

Pros

  • Unique and creative color-based puzzle mechanics
  • Beautiful art style and vivid colors
  • Calming and well-composed soundtrack
  • Well-balanced puzzle difficulty progression
  • Accessible controls with colorblind mode

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Some backtracking required for collectibles
  • Lack of mid-level saves can be frustrating
  • Story is minimal and sometimes weak
  • Platforming sections can be challenging and cause frustration

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely choose colors to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles, allowing personal control over actions and decisions."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles increase in difficulty and require skillful color switching and platforming, providing a sense of mastery and challenge."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often replay to collect hidden beakers and achievements, showing some habitual engagement beyond initial completion."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Unique color manipulation mechanic and creative puzzle design encourage experimentation and creative problem solving."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Relaxing atmosphere, calming music, and immersive puzzles provide a pleasant escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore different color combinations and puzzle solutions, encouraging trying new approaches."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some backtracking and revisiting areas to find collectibles, but mostly linear progression through levels."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; player expression mainly through gameplay choices rather than avatar or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Imaginative fictional world with color-based mechanics and a narrative about rescuing a mother in a monochrome world."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and improve platforming dexterity over the course of the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suitable for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; experience is individual and narrative-driven."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through acquiring new colors and unlocking new areas; collecting hidden beakers adds to progression."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Calming music and atmosphere promote relaxation and flow during puzzle solving."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Vivid colors and pleasant soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal milestones."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative about Hue searching for his mother is present and voiced, adding emotional context to gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Puzzles require logical thinking, planning color changes and platforming sequences."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some tense platforming sections add mild suspense, but overall experience is calm and measured."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length noted but satisfying gameplay."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violent content; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and color manipulation."

  • Survival
    0

    "Some platforming hazards present but no strong survival or resource management elements."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026