Mad Dojo (2018)

Developer: phime studio LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relentless obstacle gauntlet that demands perfect timing and patience, where every jump and dash feels like a small victory against a deliberately unfair challenge.

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What players say

Players call Mad Dojo a challenging precision platformer with short levels and tight, sometimes floaty controls. Opinions split sharply: some find the controls responsive and rewarding, while others call them imprecise and frustrating.

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