We Happy Few

Push Square

Graham Banas·Aug 16, 2018

Critic50/100

Agreement—

We Happy Few isn't bad per se, but it's a very near miss, as the game comes right up to the brink of collapsing in upon itself from its many missteps. The game offers such an intriguing backdrop for its world, and really grand art, that whenever it's more focused and non-procedural, it's a grand old time. These spikes of enjoyment are however far too infrequent given the scale and running time of the title, often times leaving you floundering amid strong art direction and music without a real desire to actually play what's on offer.

GameSpot

Alessandro Barbosa·Aug 10, 2018

Critic40/100

Agreement—

We Happy Few's borderline broken systems and unremarkable quest design make it an unentertaining slog through an intriguing world.

PC Gamer

Tyler Wilde·Aug 10, 2018

Critic60/100

Agreement—

A jog-fest with sluggish combat and inconsistent stealth, but a story that will pull you toward the end anyway.

IGN

Brendan Graeber·Aug 10, 2018

Critic73/100

Agreement—

Step out of line in Wellington Wells, and you'll see the violence inherent in the system.

Polygon

Colin Campbell·Aug 9, 2018

Critic—

Agreement—

Role-playing survival game is willing to take risks

Game Informer

Brian Shea·Aug 9, 2018

Critic78/100

Agreement—

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.

GamesRadar+

Rachel Weber·Aug 9, 2018

Critic80/100

Agreement—

I'll play more polished, bigger and more bombastic blockbuster games this year, but We Happy Few will stay with me long after its quests are over.

Eurogamer

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Aug 9, 2018

Critic75/100

Agreement—

For a British person of a certain age, playing We Happy Few is like being spoonfed your own sick. I intend this entirel…