Underplayed Gems

The Adventures of Poppe (2022)

The Adventures of Poppe cover
Developer
Shiny Byte Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 52 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a tiny character's world with a sense of curiosity, solving puzzles and collecting items at a moderate pace.

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What players say

Players praise the charming pixel art and nostalgic NES feel, but opinions split on the controls. The game lacks a map and fast travel, and the limited three-item inventory forces heavy backtracking. Fall damage and imprecise jumping frustrate some, while others enjoy the challenge and upgrades.

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