Underplayed Gems

Gimmick! 2 (2024)

Gimmick! 2 cover
Developer
Bitwave Games
Publisher
Clear River Games, SUNSOFT
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 174 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tight, physics-driven precision platformer that feels both nostalgic and fresh, offering a rewarding challenge balanced by an optional gentler mode.

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What players say

Players praise the star weapon's mobility and the removal of lives, but note the game is shorter than expected and lacks variety in its traps. The difficulty is fair for the main path, though 100% completion becomes punishing. David Wise's soundtrack draws comparisons to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

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Screenshots

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