Underplayed Gems

HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles (2016)

HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles cover
Developer
Upper Byte
Publisher
Spawn Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A chaotic, colorful puzzle-platformer that feels silly and unforgiving, rewarding experimentation and local teamwork with entertaining deaths.

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What players say

Players praise the charming puzzle platformer for its creativity and local co-op mayhem, but note it is best with friends and wish it were longer. Some find it frustrating or too difficult, and a few note the lack of a soundtrack and a simple plot.

Screenshots

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