Journey of Johann (2017)

Developer: Apapappa Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced action platformer with puzzle elements and a quirky alien-abduction story, designed for speedrunning and tight time trials.

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What players say

Players find Journey of Johann a very challenging, content-rich indie game with over 100 levels and novel weapon-throwing platforming. The difficulty is a common point, with some calling it frustrating but worth the effort, while a few compare its design to the game Prehistoric 2.

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