
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
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Immerse yourself in an enthralling Action-Platformer with metroidvania elements adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey as the chosen henchman of the clandestine Illuminati, navigating through a malevolent realm teeming with treachery. Your ultimate destination lies deep within the ancient recesses of a formidable castle, where the sinister will of the Illuminati awaits fulfillment.
Prepare to face formidable challenges, engaging in intense battles that will test your mettle, particularly during epic encounters with powerful bosses. As you progress, you must conquer an array of obstacles and insidious traps, that lie along your path, uncover the mysteries this ancient castle, shape the course of your fate, defy evil, but... Do your true desires match the goals set for you by your warders? Who is really evil here?

The dynamic adventure with great music, featuring the cool musical artist "Starfounder".
Thrilling Boss Battles: Engage in intense encounters against formidable foes.
Tricky Obstacles and Traps: Overcome challenging hurdles and precision-based traps.
Uncover Ancient Secrets: Discover hidden lore and secret achievements.
Question Your Destiny: Navigate conflicting desires between the Illuminati and your journey.

The game is developed by one person, inspired by old NES games. HATONE is a short game that is the developer's first creation to be released to the world.

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Languages: English, Russian, German, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 27 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Honestly, this game is just the right length—not too short, not too long. It’s perfect for feeling the challenge while still being relaxing enough to enjoy. It’s full of nostalgia but doesn’t feel clunky or outdated. Plus, I didn’t run into any bugs, which is always a win! The music is absolutely awesome, especially the boss battle tracks—they’re on fire! 🔥 While the game’s style might not be for everyone, I’d still recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and unique experience.
Good and short Action-Platformer, with a good number of secrets to find. Jumping is a bit weird, but once you get the flying kick, it becomes fun.
Hatone is a gritty, retro-styled action-platformer that blends classic NES vibes with Metroidvania depth. You’ll slash, dodge, and uncover hidden paths through a sprawling, haunted castle filled with strange lore and tougher-than-expected boss fights. Combat feels tight, exploration is rewarding, and the pixel art is beautifully grim. But let’s be honest—my favorite part? Kicking birds. It’s absurd, hilarious, and completely on-brand for a game this weird. If you like your games challenging, mysterious, and just a little unhinged, Hatone is worth the dive.
крч я прошел hatone и могу сказать что эщкере чивайба+, а так стиль выполнен очень хорошо, челы заметно постарались но чего-то не хватает(хз, думаю какого-то разнообразия или хз) жду продолжения(но там я думаю будет куча контента) и кста пусть не забывают про пасхалки(типа секретных комнат и тд) и такие приколы как местонахождение последнего босса имба
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Pretty fun game! I'm not usually a big fan of platformers, but this one is a surprisingly interesting, and slightly addictive exception. I really enjoy how each boss behaves differently and how much flexibility and quick thinking is required to fight them. Even though some battles can be tough, the mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp.
It's a fun little game where you have to keep moving to avoid losing your hat! I enjoyed it, but the genre didn't really click for me. The bosses felt pretty tiring after a while.
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