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Hob – reviews and rating

Hob has an average rating of 70% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5). The game was released on September 25, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 77%.

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What critics praise
„Despite its technical hiccups and frustrating early hours, Hob is a worthwhile experience that rewards ardent explorers and delivers an exciting mystery to unravel.“
What critics criticize
„Though it pains to proclaim such a promising title as this — given how obviously ambitious its world-building stands, how undeniably strange-but-enticing its organic-mechanical aesthetic is or how inviting the otherwise…“

Game info

Release date
Sep 25, 2017
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch
Genres
IndieAdventureAction
Developer
Runic Games
Publisher
Runic Games
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Hob?

Hob has an average rating of 70% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5).

When was Hob released?

Hob was released on September 25, 2017.

What platforms is Hob available on?

Hob is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Hob?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Hob.

Is Hob worth playing?

Mostly yes. Hob has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
20 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 10,0
Best rating
8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #367 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 48 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 70%
  • Foreign critics4 reviews 74%
  • Players (RAWG)68 votes 77%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 24 %
  • Recommended 49 %
  • Meh 20 %
  • Skip 7 %

68 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3/5
HardcoreGamer Nov 22, 2017
Though it pains to proclaim such a promising title as this — given how obviously ambitious its world-building stands, how undeniably strange-but-enticing its organic-mechanical aesthetic is or how inviting the otherwise isolating ambience of its sound design is — Hob may well be one of the more disappointing showings for the genre this year when all is said and done. What starts off in its first half...
8/10
Game Informer Oct 2, 2017
Despite its technical hiccups and frustrating early hours, Hob is a worthwhile experience that rewards ardent explorers and delivers an exciting mystery to unravel.

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