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Hargrave

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Challenging but fair platforming
  • Tight controls and good weapon variety
  • Retro pixel art and music
  • Quick respawn and save system

Things to keep in mind

  • Some input lag and control issues reported
  • Challenge rooms considered frustrating and punishing
  • Short overall length
  • Minimal story and boss variety
  • Some weapons overpowered or underused

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Hargrave: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation.

Last update: 23/08/2026