Underplayed Gems

Techno Boy (2018)

Techno Boy cover
Developer
Altera Pars Games
Publisher
Arrible
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A frantic old-school platformer with violent action and tough obstacles that demands quick reflexes.

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What players say

Players praise the colorful visuals and techno soundtrack, but consistently warn of high difficulty and slippery controls. The game offers 60 levels across four distinct worlds, though some lament slow respawns and no checkpoints. Many compare it to Super Meat Boy for its challenging one-life-per-level design.

Screenshots

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