HAAK ZhiXiong Huang HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour… $1.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsHAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure! Information Seller:ZhiXiong Huang Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Oct 27, 2022 Updated:Sep 26, 2024 Version:1.1.4 Size:511.2 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Finally out for real! Anotherkellydown likes this. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #2 Anotherkellydown, Dec 14, 2022 Nice! Is this a new app I wonder? Or will I be ok with the one I snagged during the accidental release? Nevermind. All you need to do is update the older version - sweet! squarezero likes this. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,003 113 #3 ste86uk, Dec 14, 2022 Nice I was wondering lately when this was coming back as I remember it got pretty positive feedback here from those that snagged it early. My only concern is I don’t know who the dev is? But I guess if it’s polished already with this kind of game I don’t need to worry about future support for app. W8rd3 Well-Known Member Aug 21, 2017 123 49 28 Human paper weight In a human dwelling #4 W8rd3, Dec 14, 2022 Anyone know how the mobile controls are? It looks like a fun time, but I’m a little apprehensive it will be a title I need to have a controller handy to enjoy… Jackaluk Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2015 401 94 28 #5 Jackaluk, Dec 15, 2022 Can anyone confirm if it does have controller support? Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #6 Anotherkellydown, Dec 15, 2022 Confirmed with my Mad Catz controller. Sadly, my Backbone controller is broken or I’d check that too. @W8rd3, I played a good 2 hours using touch and didn’t have any issues. It is one of those games that is always going to feel better using a controller though. At least that’s my opinion. W8rd3 likes this. Boardumb Administrator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Apr 14, 2009 8,964 880 113 THE BOSS Sacramento, CA #7 Boardumb, Dec 15, 2022 @Anotherkellydown How did your Backbone break? Echoseven Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Jul 19, 2011 6,091 270 83 The red Skittle #8 Echoseven, Dec 15, 2022 Oh man, I played the HELL out of this in the original release. To paraphrase myself, I think it’s one of the best games I’ve played this year. I finished it to 100% with touch controls only. It’s doable; does get tough in parts that require precision, but doable. Controller is 100% better though. Although I had a hard time adjusting to the controller at first, after using touch only for a solid week. Yep. I played the original release with a Backbone (which also broke since, see below). I’d assume this rerelease still has controller support. Mine also broke recently. Started with the L1 key not working, and then the left joystick started registering constant ‘down’ movement. So something in the “backbone” broke. I’ll open it up when I have time and see if it can be fixed, but I got a Kishi v2 in the meantime. W8rd3 and ste86uk like this. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #9 psj3809, Dec 15, 2022 I’m gonna start this again. Managed to get the pre release version. Loved it. One of the best iOS games I’ve played recently ste86uk likes this. Chq Well-Known Member Jul 20, 2013 447 61 28 #10 Chq, Dec 15, 2022 Does it run in fullscreen on iPad mini? Greetz Chris Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #11 Anotherkellydown, Dec 15, 2022 I’m not 100% sure, but when I took my phone out, I heard the lightning adapter make a quiet crunching noise. Lol. Any time I try it now my character moves automatically down and to the right without any input and no other buttons work. I tried the warranty but I was past my one year by several months. I just can’t bring myself to pay another $100 for one. Maybe when I get some “extra” money. OddAlun Well-Known Member Dec 2, 2017 81 40 18 #12 OddAlun, Dec 15, 2022 Curious... the update change the icon name to "doomsday"? [Was HAAK when it was released early.] psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #13 psj3809, Dec 16, 2022 Nope I had the early version and it still said Doomsday metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,343 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #14 metalcasket, Dec 16, 2022 It absolutely did not duder. Black icon with HAAK under it. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #15 psj3809, Dec 16, 2022 Oh apologies. Mind must be failing me !! Oops Started the game agajn. Love these Metroidvania style games like Haak and my favourite which is Foregone. Love em ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,003 113 #16 ste86uk, Feb 13, 2024 I only just noticed this is down to £3.99 on sale and I forgot all about it and never did pick it up. But as Dead Cells is one of my favourite games of all time I had to purchase this now. I’m surprised there aren’t more comments for this one but maybe that early released on accident messed up its momentum a bit. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #17 psj3809, Feb 13, 2024 Yeah this is a great little game. Shame it didn’t seem more popular. Love it ste86uk likes this. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,003 113 #18 ste86uk, Feb 13, 2024 @psj3809 yeh your love for it helped made me really want it back when I missed its early release I remember. Looks like it recently had a big update too. I always like to see a recent update for games even if it’s just bug fixing and optimising so I know it hasn’t just been forgotten. elcrazy Well-Known Member Sep 19, 2017 707 562 93 #19 elcrazy, Oct 24, 2024 Is this worth it still? On sale for $2.99. Not a love of platforming. Like more action and open like hades, children or Morta. But I of course love Dead Cells. But that is more focused on the action then platform squarezero Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Dec 10, 2008 13,716 1,240 113 Male Chief Strategy Officer Salem, Massachusetts, USA #20 squarezero, Oct 24, 2024 I would say Haak is closer to Dead Cells than to a traditional Mario-style platformer. Keep in in mind that it’s a Metroidvania, so there backtracking involved, and it’s very much story driven, not rogue like. it’s also a very good game . Anotherkellydown and elcrazy like this. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Nice! Is this a new app I wonder? Or will I be ok with the one I snagged during the accidental release? Nevermind. All you need to do is update the older version - sweet!
Nice I was wondering lately when this was coming back as I remember it got pretty positive feedback here from those that snagged it early. My only concern is I don’t know who the dev is? But I guess if it’s polished already with this kind of game I don’t need to worry about future support for app.
Anyone know how the mobile controls are? It looks like a fun time, but I’m a little apprehensive it will be a title I need to have a controller handy to enjoy…
Confirmed with my Mad Catz controller. Sadly, my Backbone controller is broken or I’d check that too. @W8rd3, I played a good 2 hours using touch and didn’t have any issues. It is one of those games that is always going to feel better using a controller though. At least that’s my opinion.
Oh man, I played the HELL out of this in the original release. To paraphrase myself, I think it’s one of the best games I’ve played this year. I finished it to 100% with touch controls only. It’s doable; does get tough in parts that require precision, but doable. Controller is 100% better though. Although I had a hard time adjusting to the controller at first, after using touch only for a solid week. Yep. I played the original release with a Backbone (which also broke since, see below). I’d assume this rerelease still has controller support. Mine also broke recently. Started with the L1 key not working, and then the left joystick started registering constant ‘down’ movement. So something in the “backbone” broke. I’ll open it up when I have time and see if it can be fixed, but I got a Kishi v2 in the meantime.
I’m gonna start this again. Managed to get the pre release version. Loved it. One of the best iOS games I’ve played recently
I’m not 100% sure, but when I took my phone out, I heard the lightning adapter make a quiet crunching noise. Lol. Any time I try it now my character moves automatically down and to the right without any input and no other buttons work. I tried the warranty but I was past my one year by several months. I just can’t bring myself to pay another $100 for one. Maybe when I get some “extra” money.
Oh apologies. Mind must be failing me !! Oops Started the game agajn. Love these Metroidvania style games like Haak and my favourite which is Foregone. Love em
I only just noticed this is down to £3.99 on sale and I forgot all about it and never did pick it up. But as Dead Cells is one of my favourite games of all time I had to purchase this now. I’m surprised there aren’t more comments for this one but maybe that early released on accident messed up its momentum a bit.
@psj3809 yeh your love for it helped made me really want it back when I missed its early release I remember. Looks like it recently had a big update too. I always like to see a recent update for games even if it’s just bug fixing and optimising so I know it hasn’t just been forgotten.
Is this worth it still? On sale for $2.99. Not a love of platforming. Like more action and open like hades, children or Morta. But I of course love Dead Cells. But that is more focused on the action then platform
I would say Haak is closer to Dead Cells than to a traditional Mario-style platformer. Keep in in mind that it’s a Metroidvania, so there backtracking involved, and it’s very much story driven, not rogue like. it’s also a very good game .
