Underplayed Gems

Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon (2015)

Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon cover
Developer
desunoya
Publisher
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 83 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You hop and whack enemies with a staff to collect magic in a cute but challenging 2D platformer that feels playful yet demanding.

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What players say

Players praise the Kirby-like power-stealing mechanic and charming art, but many find the floaty, momentum-heavy controls frustrating as difficulty ramps up. There is consensus it is Nintendo Hard, with the world 4 boss singled out as a highlight and the postgame content described as brutally difficult.

Screenshots

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