Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Processeur : 2.0 GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 1024 x 768 or higher desktop resolution
Hylics
Hylics turns every battle into a surreal puppet show, and players can’t stop applauding. Nearly every review celebrates this oddball RPG, with 98% positive feedback since release. The adventure itself is short by design, but the hours it delivers feel like a marathon of the bizarre.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 116 | 101 | 6 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 80 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 45 | 31 | 5 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 36 | 33 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 02, 2015 · All-time low: €0.98 (Jun 22, 2017)
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Strengths
- Battles feel like living cartoons: 101 positive mentions out of 116 for gameplay
- A visual feast that looks handcrafted: 79 positive mentions out of 80 for graphics
- Music and sound design steal the show: 33 positive mentions out of 36 for audio
- Humor and style carry the narrative: 19 mentions for humor and 14 for the game being unique
Weaknesses
- A handful of players call it incomprehensible: 14 mentions for the word itself
- UI quirks trip up a few fans: 2 negative mentions out of 3 for user interface
- Just one report of performance issues, but it stands out: 1 negative mention for performance
Who is it for?
Fans of offbeat, story-rich RPGs with a strong artistic identity will find a kindred spirit in Hylics. Anyone tired of cookie-cutter dungeon crawlers should take a closer look.
Is Hylics worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 8,875 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Battles feel like living cartoons. Current price: 2,99€.
Verdict
Hylics isn’t just good—it’s a cult artifact in the making, praised for its art, music, and sheer audacity. Its brevity is deliberate, but the experience lingers long after the credits roll. Bugs are rare and minor, and even the most baffling moments only add to the charm.
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