‘Harold Halibut’ Review (Xbox): Beautiful, Barmy, But Bothersome

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I'm a British writer who loves indies, reviewing games regardless of platform or budget, with a soft spot for anything retro. I've been on juries for BAFTA and Gamescom.

looks like a sure-fire contender for 2024’s best indie games list. In reality, its casual adventure delivers some great ideas, but a handful of unforced errors make this largely delightful title fall slightly short of the sweet spot., but it doesn’t quite live up to expectations. It has gorgeous visuals, an intriguing world, a nicely fashioned story, a cast of oddballs, and straightforward mechanics. It’s also an experience waylaid by poor pacing, missed opportunities, and too many fetch quests.

It’s a shame the gameplay doesn’t flower in the same way. It rarely varies, and is mostly restricted to long and unhurried fetch quests. Aside from a couple of identical and surprisingly poor arcade experiences, nothing truly feels like a minigame.

 

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