History VideoGame / Hue

''Hue'' was released in August 2016 on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]], UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, with a UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita version released later. It would release on UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in August 2019.

''Hue'' is an indie PlatformGame developed by Fiddlesticks Games, and features the story of the titular protagonist, a young boy living in a monochromatic grey world. He awakens in his house one day to find his mother missing. While he searches for her, he learns about some research she was doing at a university, that would let her see the world in colors. All the while watched by a mysterious person who always seems just out of reach.

Hue's unique mechanic is the Annular Spectrum, a ring that contains eight colors (red, orange, yellow, green, aqua, blue, purple, and pink). On command, Hue can change the background color to any of the colors he possesses, causing blocks, boulders, traps, and anything of that color to disappear into the background. This is necessary to move and build platforms, avoid hazards, and more as Hue journeys on his quest to find his mother, all the while learning just what the Spectrum is, and how his mother created it.

Hue was released in August 2016 on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]], UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and UsefulNotes/PS4, with a UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita version released later. It would release on UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in August 2019. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

!!Hue provides examples of the following tropes:

* OneHundredPercentCompletion: The elixirs, which usually have to be collected going through the world again, when the player has more colors to work with.

* LighterAndSofter: The monochromatic color palette and platforming bring to mind games like ''VideoGame/{{Limbo}}'' and ''VideoGame/Inside2016'', but Hue changes to have vibrant color as its game mechanic, and its soft relaxing music paints it as much more serene.

* MinimalistCast: There are a total of about nine characters in Hue: Hue; his mother; the onlooker, [[spoiler: Hue's father]]; the fisherman; the miner; a woman with an amphora; the janitor at the University; the lighthouse keeper; and the talking skeletons.

* LighterAndSofter: The monochromatic color palette and platforming bring to mind games like VideoGame/{{Limbo}} and Videogame/{{Inside}}, but Hue changes to have vibrant color as its game mechanic, and it's soft relaxing music paints it as much more serene.

* 2DSpace: Played for laughs. Hue's mother discovered [[spoiler: color]], and she realizes that there might be more things out there that no one has ever seen. There might even be a third dimension! She laughs it off as something ridiculous.

''Hue'' is an indie PlatformGame developed by Fiddlesticks Games, and features the story of the titular protagonist, a young boy living in a monochromatic grey world. He awakens in his house one day to find his mother missing. While he searches for her, he learns about some research she was doing at a university, that would let her see the world in colors. All the while watched by a mysterious man who always seems just out of reach.

* 2DSpace: Played for laughs. Hue's mother discovered [[spoiler: color]], and she realizes that there might be more things out there that no one has ever seen. There might even be a third dimension!

* BigGood: Hue's mother seems to be this for her child. [[spoiler: Doctor Grey's situation is different, but he is trying to do what is right to protect his love.]]

* LighterAndSofter: The monochromatic color palette and platforming bring to mind games like VideoGame/{{Limbo}}, but Hue changes to have vibrant color as its game mechanic, and it's soft relaxing music paints it as much more serene.

* NewGamePlus: After completing the game, Hue can begin again at his home with the Spectrum fully realized, and the ability to warp to any section of map he chooses. [[spoiler: He also has found his mother, she'll be at home.]]

* ApocalypticLog: Hue finds messages from his mother as he continues on his journey. [[spoiler: The last message, however, is from Hue's father, Doctor Grey.]]

* KidHero: Hue's age is not determined, but he is much younger and smaller than the other characters seen in game, so his age is probably around 10. [[spoiler: His parents also look quite young.]]

Hue was released in August 2016 on [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer PC]], UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and UsefulNotes/PS4, with a UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

Hue was released in August 2016 on PC, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and UsefulNotes/PS4, with a PS Vita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

* SilentProtagonist: Hue doesn't utter a word, although many of the other cast talk as though he does.

Hue was released in August 2016 on PC, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and usefulNotes/PS4, with a PS Vita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

Hue was released in August 2016 on PC, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and PS4, with a PS Vita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

* NonStandardCharacterDesign: An evil onlooking cloaked figure has distended eyes, making him look significantly different than the other characters. [[spoiler: When the hood is taken off, he looks normal.]]

* HotScientist: Hue's mother is gorgeous for a stick figure. [[spoiler: And his father cuts a handsome figure and is also a scientist.]]

Hue's unique mechanic is the Annular Spectrum, a ring that contains eight colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink). On command, Hue can change the background color to any of the colors he possesses, causing blocks, boulders, traps, and anything of that color to disappear into the background. This is necessary to move and build platforms, avoid hazards, and more as Hue journeys on his quest to find his mother, all the while learning just what the Spectrum is, and how his mother created it.

Hue was released in August 2016 on PC, XboxOne, and PS4, with a PS Vita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

* EvilOverlooker: The hooded man with distended eyes is seen, but never reached. [[spoiler: The evil part is ambiguous, as he doesn't do much other than look; acting in a matter that is neither malevolent or evil. After all, he is Hue's father.

''Hue'' is an indie PlatformGame developed by Fiddlesticks in, and features the story of the titular protagonist, a young boy living in a monochromatic grey world. He awakens in his house one day to find his mother missing. While he searches for her, he learns about some research she was doing at a university, that would let her see the world in colors.

* OneHundredPercentCompletion: The elixirs, which usually have to be collected after getting more colors.

* EvilOverlooker: The hooded man with distended eyes is seen, but never reached. [[spoiler: The evil part is ambiguous, as he never hurts Hue. After all, he is Hue's father.]]

* KidHero: Hue's age is not determined, but he is much younger and smaller than the other characters seen in game, and his age is probably around 10. [[spoiler: His parents also look quite young.]]
* LighterAndSofter: The monochromatic color palette and platforming bring to mind games like VideoGame/{{Limbo}}, but Hue is significantly milder and not nearly as scary as that game.

* MinimalistCast: There are a total of about nine characters in Hue: Hue, his mother, the onlooker, [[spoiler: Hue's father]], the fisherman, the miner, a woman with an amphora, the janitor at the University, the lighthouse keeper, and the talking skeletons.

* NonStandardCharacterDesign: An evil onlooking cloaked figure has distended eyes. [[spoiler: When the hood is taken off, he looks normal.]]

* MyGreatestFailure: Hue's mother regrets that Hue has been put in danger to find the Annulus and continue her research. She chides herself in her letters, saying that she fully understands if Hue thinks she's selfish. In the end, though, she hopes he finds the experience of a world with color to be worth it.

* PoorCommunicationKills: Hue's mother and Doctor Grey had trouble communicating, and it ended their relationship, culminating in Doctor Grey destroying the Spectrum. [[spoiler: He actually did it to protect Hue's mother, as the world wasn't ready to accept her findings.]]

Hue's unique mechanic is the Annulus, a ring that contains eight colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink). On command, Hue can change the background color to any of the colors he possesses, causing blocks, boulders, traps, and anything of that color to disappear into the background. This is necessary to move and build platforms, avoid hazards, and more as Hue journeys on his quest to find his mother, all the while learning just what the Annulus is, and the people arrayed against his mother.

* PoorCommunicationKills: Hue's mother and Doctor Grey had trouble communicating, and it ended their relationship, culminating in Doctor Grey destroying the Annulus. [[spoiler: He actually did it to protect Hue's mother, as the world wasn't ready to accept her findings.]]

Hue was released in August 2016 on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, with a PS Vita version released later. It won several awards for uniqueness and creativity.

* EvilOverlooker: The hooded man with distended eyes is seen, but never reached. [[spoiler: The evil part is ambigious, as he never hurts Hue. After all, he is Hue's father.]]

* LighterAndSofter: The monochromatic color palette and platforming bring to mind games like VideoGame/Limbo, but Hue is significantly milder and not nearly as scary as that game.
* HotScientist: Hue's mother is gorgeous for a stick figure. [[spoiler: And his father cuts a handsome figure and is also a scientist.]]

* AmbigiousSituation: The final fate of [[spoiler: Hue's father. He disappears into smoke, but it is unclear whether he is dead.]]

* AmibigiousSituation: The final fate of [[spoiler: Hue's father. He disappears into smoke, but it is unclear whether he is dead.]]