心灵迷宫（ Mind maze） (2021)

Developer: 芸芸众生一人组
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle but brooding 2D platformer where you switch between a normal form that lights up the path and a powered form that fights monsters, all while navigating a protagonist's inner conflict.

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What players say

Players praise the painting-based platforming and say the 5-minute single-level game is addictive despite rough edges, like slippery jumping and collisions. A black transformation mechanic unlocks attacking, and some note a specific jump sequence that can softlock if done out of order.

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