Underplayed Gems

New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja (2022)

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Developer
Mr. Nutz Studio
Publisher
Microids
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
2.6 of 5, 103 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic and colorful prehistoric romp with a goofy, old-school arcade feel.

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What players say

Players are split on this remake. Long-time fans of the SNES original mostly hate the floaty controls, unresponsive feel and Flash-like art, insisting the arcade version this is based on is inferior. Some find it fun in co-op after adjusting expectations, but nearly everyone says it is very short, 15 to 45 minutes, and only worth it on a deep sale.

Screenshots

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