Tobe's Vertical Adventure (2011)

Developer: Secret Base
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 141 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 39 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A lighthearted, retro platformer where you climb crumbling caves and rescue fluffy animals with a goofy partner.

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What players say

Players are split on Tobe's Vertical Adventure. Many praise its charming retro style, co-op mode, and excellent soundtrack, but a significant number criticize the controls as stiff, grid-locked, and poorly adapted for controllers. The game is short with a time limit, and some found the movement frustrating.

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