Shiny the Firefly (2014)

Publisher: Merge Games, Headup Games
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U
Genres: Platform, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

An adorable garden action-adventure where a tiny firefly braves quirky enemies to rescue its babies.

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About

This adorable action-adventure game, set in the middle of a picturesque garden, has you helping Shiny, the cute little firefly, to find his babies. You’ll have to fly, run, hide and defend yourself against a legion of enemies. Stubborn mosquitoes, hungry toads, mischievous plants, sneaky wasps, endlessly long centipedes and lots of other little, dangerous garden dwellers are going to get in your way and make your life difficult. Your reflexes will be tested, as well as your wit and intellect as you navigate through this beautiful, colorful world helping Shiny in his search. All kinds of different animations let you know how Shiny’s feeling. So you’ll always know if he’s feeling happy, concerned, tired or angry. That will help you solve the trickiest situations in the game. Use your ability to shine skillfully: the babies can only follow Shiny when he is lit up, but that also makes him visible to his enemies…

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