Gum Guy (2017)

Developer: Nickana Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A small, determined character navigates a lonely and somewhat scary urban world with a mix of whimsy and mild tension.

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What players say

Players call Gum Guy a cute but punishing platformer with floaty, imprecise controls. The difficulty is compared to I Wanna, though some find it easier than Super Meat Boy. Translation is widely panned as lazy, though the developer quickly fixes reported bugs.

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