Spectrum of the Puddle (2024)

Developer: mizutamarism
Publisher: App Factory Haruni Co.,Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Bouncing light and water define a cute pixel-art action platformer where you fight through fixed screens with an umbrella that fires lasers.

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What players say

Players praise the cute pixel art and water effects, and find the umbrella combat fun once they adjust the controls. Several note it is a short game, roughly one hour to clear. A common complaint is a lack of controller support with keyboard-only controls causing input conflicts. Difficulty is gentle, with one reviewer calling it forgiving.

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