Fireboy & Watergirl: Fairy Tales (2021)

Developer: Oslo Albet
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 355 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cute, lighthearted puzzle-platformer where you juggle two characters and fairies to solve timed challenges.

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What players say

Players say this installment adds a fairy mechanic that forces one player to control both their character and the fairy, which gets awkward especially in dark levels. Long-time fans recommend it for nostalgia though many prefer the older art style and find the game short but enjoyable.

Screenshots

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