Underplayed Gems

Niva (2024)

Niva cover
Developer
Stellar Vault
Publisher
Creajeux
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a fast-paced, punishing platformer where each attempt is a short burst of precision jumping and quick respawning, with a bright aesthetic contrasting the difficulty.

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What players say

Players praise the art and music, but the controls are a consistent sore point. Wall jumps and spike hitboxes are described as janky and frustrating, even for a die-and-retry game. The difficulty is high, and players are split on whether mastering the awkward movement is worth it.

Screenshots

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