Hoard and Accessibility
Hello, Ability Powered Gamers! This week we started checking out the independent game: Hoard. So far, Hoard can somewhat be played with only a mouse. Why somewhat you ask? While there is an option to play that is labeled as “Mouse Only” sadly it requires spacebar usage. Yeah, I can’t figure that one out either. If you are a gamer with a disability who uses Windows‘ on-screen keyboard, I did discover keeping your keyboard over the edge of the Hoard window gives you spacebar access. Check it out for yourself below!
Hoard and Viewing Options
The game starts out in “Fullscreen” mode, but can be easily changed to “Windowed” mode. “Windowed” mode does keep you locked into the game window, but overall gameplay can mainly be completed with minimal mouse movement and mostly left clicking. Since the window isn’t borderless make sure your on-screen keyboard is over the edge of the window. There are also options to move with “arrow” keys or “WASD” keys, but no options are remappable however.
The game is fun once you discover the on-screen keyboard trick. However, there are no options for colorblind users and no subtitle settings. It’s a pretty cute little game. Who doesn’t want to be a dragon? Don’t take my word for it! Check it out on Steam!
Have you played this game? If so please share your experience and how our Accessibility First Look helped you in the comments below! Need accessibilty aid in other games? Check out our other First Looks and more here!
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