1000 Needles (2022)

Developer: LTZinc
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A straightforward 2D platformer where you collect items as a porcupine with one life per level and a relaxing soundtrack.

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What players say

Most players dismiss 1000 Needles as an asset flip from a known template, criticizing poor hitboxes, slippery controls, and a 12-level campaign that takes under 20 minutes. A few call it a simple relaxation game, but the majority say it barely works.

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