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Grapplania (2023)

Grapplania cover
Developer
Single Play
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Free To Play
Rating
3.9 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You swing through a pixel-art castle, building momentum with each whip lash to launch past deadly obstacles and uncover hidden treasure.

momentum-basedfast-pacedtreacherousretroexploratoryaction platformerfree to play

What players say

Players praise the satisfying grappling mechanics once mastered but warn of a steep learning curve and brutal difficulty spikes, especially in the second and third levels. The camera struggles to keep up with fast falls and the whip aim feels imprecise. Some note it is a student project that feels abandoned.

Screenshots

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