I finally found time to play this game properly and complete this "short hike". I really had a nice afternoon with this little exploration game. A Short Hike manages to exude a pleasant, positive vacation vibe for the entire duration of the game, which reminded me strongly of various feel-good games from my childhood. It felt like a lost GBA or DS game where you simply explore a beautiful island, chat with funny anthropomorphic creatures, complete tasks and uncover secrets. Climbing and gliding work in a similar fashion as in Breath of the Wild only that stamina is used up in the form of golden feathers. You can gradually increase your stamina which allows to climb higher and glide further into this world. You complete all kinds of mini-games such as races, riding a boat through a course, ball games and so on. It's just a really chill trip that made me forget a dull afternoon and pulled me into this beautiful pixel-art island world. More games like this please :)