Underplayed Gems

Electronic Super Joy (2013)

Electronic Super Joy cover
Developer
Michael Todd Games
Publisher
2&30 Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 3,282 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brutally difficult precision platformer driven by a pounding electronic soundtrack, where constant death and weird level design keep you hooked despite the frustration.

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What players say

Players are split on Electronic Super Joy: some enjoy the music and challenge, while many find the difficulty frustrating rather than satisfying. The level design is criticized for relying on trial-and-error and becoming tedious after the first world.

Screenshots

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