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The Webby Awards, an international annual accolade across various domains, also known as the 'Internet's Oscars' by The New York Times, has acknowledged 'Hoa' with two esteemed nominations.
Since its initial release on August 24, 2021, 'Hoa' has rapidly achieved remarkable success exceeding the expectations of Skrollcat Studio. Its popularity has not been limited to the domestic realm, as 'Hoa' has spread widely across Steam with a commendable 91% positive rating, boldly securing its position among Steam's best games in 2021. At that time, the renowned IGN dedicated considerable praise to this purely Vietnamese game. 'Hoa is like a warm bubble bath for your brain, with nearly every aspect of its experience crafted to soothe the soul and offer the most serene entertainment experience' (Tristan Ogilvie of IGN).
Recently, 'Hoa' has achieved two prestigious positions in separate categories at the Webby Awards – the Internet's Oscars. This is because this award is established to honor outstanding achievements on the internet across social content, applications, games, and more.
Currently, the game 'Hoa' is nominated in two categories: Best Music/Sound Design and Best Art Direction.
For those who have experienced 'Hoa,' it is undeniable that these two categories are highly suitable for this game. Featuring simple and gentle gameplay, what truly drives 'Hoa' to success are the storytelling arts cleverly integrated by Skrollcat throughout the gameplay. Accompanied by gentle, melodious sounds that immerse players in the fantastical world that 'Hoa' presents.
In the category of Best Art Direction, 'Hoa' will compete against games like No Longer Home, Lost in Random, Wayfinder, and Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition.
In the category of Best Music/Sound Design, 'Hoa' will vie with products like LEGO® Star Wars™: Castaways; IGN25: The Game; Warframe, and Ratchet & Clark: Rift Apart.
The good news for us is that at the current time, 'Hoa' is leading both categories with overwhelming votes.
With what it has achieved, 'Hoa' deserves the praise of international friends as well as the domestic gaming community. It can be said that never before has the Vietnamese gaming industry had such an outstanding product. Standing on the pillars of content quality and gaming experience value, whether it's Flappy Bird or more recently Axie Infinity, it's hard to compare with 'Hoa'. This game has made significant strides in narrowing the gap between the Vietnamese gaming industry and the world.
