Hack 'n' Slash (2014)

Developer: Double Fine Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 2.6 of 5, 925 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A game where you solve puzzles by directly editing the game's code and object properties, with a playful, experimental feel.

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What players say

Players describe it as an interesting concept that falls short due to bugs, such as health resetting to zero and platforming issues. The game demands knowledge of Lua to solve puzzles, making it inaccessible to many, and some find the mid-game puzzles confusing.

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