Underplayed Gems

Crash Test Oliver (2023)

Crash Test Oliver cover
Developer
WSG Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A punishing 2.5D platformer with retro mechanics and a stark, stylized atmosphere, where you control a crash test dummy navigating a nonlinear simulation.

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What players say

Players praise the tight controls and precise jump mechanics, but note the game is short with only two large levels. The difficulty is punishing yet fair, with well-placed checkpoints to ease frustration. Some players dislike the mandatory collectible grind required to reach the final boss.

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