Litil Divil (2014)

Developer: Gremlin Interactive
Publisher: Funbox Media Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 2.3 of 5, 442 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A retro pixel-art action-adventure where you guide a luckless little devil through cartoonishly hellish labyrinthine rooms, mixing simple puzzles, unfussy combat, and a lighthearted dark fantasy tone.

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What players say

Players praise the cartoon visuals and chaotic humor, but nearly all say the controls are stiff, the maze-based design is punishing, and the rare save points force replaying large chunks of the game. Many call this a poor DOS port that only appeals to players seeking nostalgia for 1990s Amiga-era oddities.

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