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We Happy Few – reviews and rating

We Happy Few has an average rating of 69% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5). The game was released on August 9, 2018 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 61%.

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What critics praise
„While We Happy Few is dragged down by irritating missions, scarce-but-necessary resources, and technical blips from time to time, it’s a fun adventure that combines an eerie atmosphere and a gripping narrative to great…“
7,8/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„Much like Contrast before it, We Happy Few shows off plenty of potential with its original and engaging world from a team whose passion and heart clearly shines through.“

Game info

Release date
Aug 9, 2018
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
IndieAdventureAction
Developer
Compulsion Games
Publisher
Gearbox Publishing
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of We Happy Few?

We Happy Few has an average rating of 69% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5).

When was We Happy Few released?

We Happy Few was released on August 9, 2018.

What platforms is We Happy Few available on?

We Happy Few is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat We Happy Few?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing We Happy Few.

Is We Happy Few worth playing?

Mostly yes. We Happy Few has an average rating of 69% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to We Happy Few?

Games similar to We Happy Few are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
18 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 8,8
Best rating
7,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #465 of 614 games released in 2018 better than 24 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 69%
  • Foreign critics8 reviews 61%
  • Players (RAWG)142 votes 61%

Local critics rate the game higher by 7 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 5 %
  • Recommended 34 %
  • Meh 42 %
  • Skip 20 %

142 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,8/10
Game Informer Aug 9, 2018
While We Happy Few is dragged down by irritating missions, scarce-but-necessary resources, and technical blips from time to time, it’s a fun adventure that combines an eerie atmosphere and a gripping narrative to great effect.
3/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 9, 2018
Much like Contrast before it, We Happy Few shows off plenty of potential with its original and engaging world from a team whose passion and heart clearly shines through. Unfortunately, the random nature of the world ultimately hampers this ambition, and is held back further by lackluster stealth and inconsistent dialogue. Compulsion Games’ future is bright, with their acquisition by Microsoft signaling...

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