Underplayed Gems

Polyroll (2019)

Polyroll cover
Developer
Spicy Gyro Games, Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Publisher
HOF Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, challenging 2D platformer with colorful, retro pixel art and a cute, cartoony world of bugs.

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What players say

Players compare it to Sonic and Mario but note the difficulty spikes and poorly designed bosses, especially the ghost fight. The music and sound design come in for strong criticism, with some muting the game entirely. Player sentiment splits on whether the level design is clever or boring.

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