Underplayed Gems

Sideway™ New York (2011)

Sideway™ New York cover
Developer
Playbrains, Fuel Entertainment
Publisher
Playbrains
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.9 of 5, 125 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced 2D platformer set in a surreal 3D graffiti world, where changing camera angles and gravity create a playful but deadly puzzle challenge.

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What players say

Players love the graffiti-inspired art and the 2D platformer in a 3D world concept, but the PC port is plagued by crashes, a 30 fps lock, and floaty imprecise controls that make some call it unplayable. The game ends on a sequel hook that never came.

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