Synthwave Hop (2021)

Developer: RockSolid Studios
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, punishing arcade-runner where you replay short levels over and over to shave off milliseconds, driven by a driving synthwave soundtrack.

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What players say

Players praise the fluid movement and synthwave soundtrack, but note the 20-level campaign is short and bright colors can cause eye strain. Some report leaderboard cheating, and many wish for a level editor or more content.

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