Underplayed Gems

SwordBounce (2018)

SwordBounce cover
Developer
GogglesKitty
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

It feels like a fair, precision-based puzzle platformer where bouncing off obstacles with a magical sword drives careful exploration downward.

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What players say

Players praise the clever level design and tight mechanics, but many note the lack of proper controller support forces keyboard play. The game grows extremely hard in later stages, with secret levels that test reflexes.

Screenshots

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