Haimrik (2018)

Developer: Below the Game
Publisher: Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 291 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A whimsically violent side-scroller where you literally step on words to make things happen, blending absurd humor with tricky puzzle-platforming.

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What players say

Players praise the novel concept of materializing words into objects to solve puzzles and fight enemies, but many find the movement and controls sluggish, making combat and platforming feel tedious. Opinions split on the execution: some admire the dark humor and art style, while others say the short 4-hour story and rough mechanics wear out the novelty.

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