Underplayed Gems

SJ-19 Learns To Love! (2021)

SJ-19 Learns To Love! cover
Developer
Zertuk
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, tough metroidvania where a killer robot learns emotional maturity through combat and exploration, blending dark humor with heartfelt moments.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, cute microvania that takes about 90 minutes to complete. The story about a killer robot learning to love is charming, and the game is boss-focused with linear exploration. There are only two movement abilities, and players advise enabling the hold-to-fire option in settings.

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