Gimmick! Special Edition (2023)

Developer: CITY CONNECTION
Publisher: Clear River Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 93 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A charming but punishing retro platformer where precise star-throwing physics turns every jump into a delicate puzzle.

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What players say

Players agree the original game is a technically impressive and tough NES platformer with great music, but this re-release is held back by noticeable input lag, a bare-bones package, and broken achievements that require a specific mode to unlock.

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