Lolly Joe (2016)

Developer: Peter Valencia
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful and emotional 3D platformer through vibrant, dreamlike worlds with lighthearted charm and challenging jumps.

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What players say

Players are deeply divided on Lolly Joe. Some praise its colorful style and challenge, but many more say it is ruined by floaty controls, imprecise jumping, and difficulty tuned to the developer's skill, not a fresh player. Bosses and hotdog ladders are frequently called frustrating, and performance issues like a broken costume menu and poor gamepad support come up often.

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