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How to Win: Season One

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Developer:
Hidden Track
Publisher:
Hidden Track
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

How to Win is an anarchic adventure/gaming experiment where anyone who plays can decide the rules of the world, and which direction our story goes.

In the summer of 2020, multi-award winning interactive theatre company Hidden Track teamed with indie game dev Cael O'Sullivan for their first ever gaming experiment. We asked our players what the rules of our game should be, and if they could imagine a world in which everyone could win.
We were given hundreds of suggestions and ideas, and we put the best ones to a public vote.

Whatever they decided, WHATEVER it was, that was the world we made next.

Winning suggestions included:

  • Make the Most Money in the World
  • Invest all our money in a potato-based pyramid scheme.
  • Slay the Billionaire Dragon
  • Brand new character: The Great Elephant of the North
  • Brand new character: A monster drawn by a 5-year-old
  • RAISE THE KRAKEN
  • stealth ninja style
  • Take over the media and spread propaganda.
  • Run away and join the circus.

The result was… chaos.

Now, all 5 chapters of Season 1 have been compiled and remastered on Steam, along with new functionality and brand new content.
Explore the world we made, find out how it ended, then tell us what to do different.
Whatever you decide, that’s what happens next.

Commissioned by Harrogate Theatres and HOME, Manchester.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
6 user reviews
83%
Positive
12 hrs at review
Recommended

Incredibly funny, and then actually really emotional in places. I absolutely loved this game. The characters are great, it's really funny and interesting seeing what suggestions people have given, and while the game uses more player suggestions that I was expecting, it still managed to keep some order in the chaos to deliver great characters and a really satisfying narrative. I finished the main story in around 3 hours, but then kept replaying to see different pathways and unlock achievements/bonus scenes. If you like puns and self-aware meta jokes, you will definitely love this game. 10/10.

3 helpful
5 hrs at review
Recommended

I really enjoyed this game! It’s well written, witty and politically charged and still really funny and rewarding! I thought the audience involvement was very well integrated and I’m excited to see the suggestions made for the next one!

2 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

First of all, it was so so funny. It also hit me a bit in the feels. I was really surprised by the politics. Some of it hit pretty hard, but it never felt too preachy or overbearing. Haven't tried to get the achievements yet, but will definitely play again. Overall, super enjoyed it, and kept surprising me.

2 helpful
4 hrs at review
Recommended

Smart, fun, hilarious game - touches on real issues in a weird and wonderful way. Totally unique, would definitely recommend!

2 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

Absolutely fantastic game. Really sharply written satire with a silly sense of humour that refuses to pull any punches, and is packed from start to end with genuinely very funny jokes and really nicely drawn characters and scenes. Had a lot of fun playing through it, would thoroughly recommend. Can't wait to see what season 2 has in store!

1 helpful

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU or better, PixelShader v3.0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Dual-Core 2.0GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support (AMD Catalyst 10.9+, nVidia 358.50+), PixelShader v4.0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does How to Win: Season One cost?

How to Win: Season One is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for How to Win: Season One?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU or better, PixelShader v3.0 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 500 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Dual-Core 2.0GHz or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support (AMD Catalyst 10.9+, nVidia 358.50+), PixelShader v4.0 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 1 GB available space

What platforms is How to Win: Season One available on?

How to Win: Season One is available on Windows PC.

Is How to Win: Season One worth buying?

How to Win: Season One has 83% positive reviews from 6 players.

When was How to Win: Season One released?

How to Win: Season One was released on Mar 30, 2021.

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