Underplayed Gems

Flux8 (2017)

Flux8 cover
Developer
Canalside Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A physics puzzle platformer where you and a partner use magnetic forces to navigate a factory, balancing cute characters with tense escape sequences.

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What players say

Players praise the magnetism puzzles and level editor, but split on the platforming feel, with some finding it slippery and frustrating in later levels. The controls take getting used to, and a few achievements remain bugged with no developer response.

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