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Should you play it?
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.
What works
- Unique dystopian story and world
- Strong narrative and character development
- Immersive atmosphere and art style
- Multiple playable characters with distinct playstyles
- Engaging survival and crafting mechanics
Things to keep in mind
- Numerous bugs and glitches reported
- Repetitive environments and npc models
- Clunky combat and inconsistent ai
- Large open world with some empty areas
- Overpriced at full price, better on sale
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Last update: 06/10/2026