Underplayed Gems

Little Marisa's Disaster Journey (2018)

Little Marisa's Disaster Journey cover
Developer
Dark Sky Empire
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 35 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a punishing 2D platformer-puzzle with pixel graphics and a grimly humorous challenge

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, Touhou-themed trapformer with deliberately awkward controls and a heavy jump. It offers multiple endings and a math puzzle, but many say the jump physics feel unpolished and the difficulty comes from the mechanics, not skill. Opinions split on whether its low price and silly deaths justify the frustration.

Screenshots

Little Marisa's Disaster Journey screenshot 1

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