Analogue: A Hate Story
Last updated: 2026-01-17
- Exceptional narrative and immersive storytelling
- Well-developed AI characters with depth
- Strong feminist and societal themes explored
- Excessive dense text overwhelms players
- Minimalist visuals limit engagement
- Unintuitive interface hinders gameplay experience
Emotions
Satisfaction13%Engagement9%Frustration7%Curiosity7%Disappointment7%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 69%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 30%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 91%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 9%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 290
- Negative points
- 124
- Gameplay points
- 233
- Perf. points
- 5
- Rec. points
- 41
- Misc points
- 10
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Exceptional narrative and storytelling
| The game is praised for its deeply engaging, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant story. Players highlight its unique blend of mystery, historical themes, and cultural relevance, particularly its exploration of Korean history and societal issues like oppression and feminism. | 99% |
Well-developed AI characters
| Players appreciate the distinct, charming, and complex personalities of the AI characters, particularly *Hyun-ae. Their interactions and reactions add depth, replayability, and emotional engagement to the story. | 87% |
Strong feminist and societal themes
| The narrative is lauded for its nuanced exploration of themes like systemic sexism, oppression, and patriarchal societal structures. These themes are integrated organically into the story, making them impactful and thought-provoking without feeling preachy. | 83% |
Atmospheric and immersive presentation
| The game’s visuals, soundtrack, and sound design create a cohesive and immersive atmosphere. The charming anime aesthetic, combined with dark themes, and the atmospheric music enhance the storytelling and emotional impact. | 82% |
Engaging gameplay mechanics
| The game incorporates interactive elements like command-line interactions, terminal puzzles, and minigames, which add variety and depth to the experience. These mechanics enhance immersion and make the player feel like an active participant in the story. | 81% |
Unique sci-fi and historical fusion
| The setting, which blends futuristic sci-fi elements with historical themes (e.g., the Joseon Dynasty), is praised for its originality and depth. This fusion creates a compelling and unique world that feels both fresh and grounded in cultural and historical context. | 75% |
Sequel continuity and save carry-over
| The game’s save file system allows players to carry over their progress to the sequel (Hate Plus), adding continuity and encouraging further engagement with the story and characters. | 3% |