BattleBlock Theater (2013)

Developer: The Behemoth
Publisher: Microsoft Studios, The Behemoth
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 205 player ratings
Main story: about 14 hours
Completionist: about 43 hours
Where to get it: Xbox

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How it feels

A hilarious prison-stage platformer full of traps, punching, and chaos as you survive Hatty Hattington's devious theatrical games.

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About

In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching. Levels are made up of various types of blocks, such as collapsing blocks, sticky walls, bouncy volcanic rocks and deadly spikes, and also feature hazards such as water and deadly creatures.

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