Underplayed Gems

PowerUp Elevation (2018)

PowerUp Elevation cover
Developer
Space Fractal, Spitoufs
Publisher
Space Fractal
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, trial-and-error platformer where you constantly die but instantly retry, balancing slow and fast play modes for a flexible but tense feel.

simplefast-pacedchallengingcasual-friendlypunishingplatformingtime-pressuredretro

What players say

Players describe a 2D retro pixel platformer where you never stop moving, combining puzzle and endless runner elements with hazards like elevators and spikes. Reviews mention gravity flipping mechanics and two speed options, but also note repetitive levels and weak story. There is disagreement on the visual style, with some calling it simple and others criticizing the pixel art as low budget.

Screenshots

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