Underplayed Gems

Lila’s Sky Ark (2022)

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Developer
Monolith of Minds
Publisher
Graffiti Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 164 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A meditative action-adventure that feels like floating through a darkly whimsical, psychedelic dreamscape while solving puzzles and throwing rocks at bizarre enemies.

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What players say

Players are split on Lila's Sky Ark. The unique combat of throwing one-use items at enemies is praised for its charm by some, but others call it tedious and cumbersome, especially in boss fights. The game is short, around 10 hours, and has a strong, surreal atmosphere, but the story is often found forgettable and the ending unsatisfying, with a sharp difficulty spike late in the game.

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