Noitu Love 2: Devolution (2012)

Developer: Joakim Sandberg
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 635 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fluid, high-speed arcade brawler that uses precise mouse controls to keep you in a constant, satisfying flow of combat.

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What players say

Players say Noitu Love 2 is a fast, arcade-style sidescroller with a unique mouse-driven combat system that takes getting used to. Opinions split on the controls: some love the precision, others find them clunky and want controller support. It is short but replayable, with creative bosses and pixel art, though a few report crashes and bugs that spoil progress.

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