Underplayed Gems

Rex: Another Island (2017)

Rex: Another Island cover
Developer
shysaursoft
Publisher
Pixeljam
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 131 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A classic-inspired platformer where you freely explore a single huge level at your own pace, aided by checkpoints and shrines.

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What players say

Players describe a short, charming retro platformer with a collectathon focus and heavy use of checkpoints. Some praise the forgiving difficulty, while others are frustrated by a disorienting camera that sways when moving and note that the game only supports controller d-pad, not analog.

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