Towerbolt

Very fast, very fun, good speed game :)

So much fun!! I feel like this game checks every box that it's aiming for with flying colors. The art and vibe are solid, the platforming is tight, and it has such a simple and clean gameplay loop that can quickly become entrancing. Normally I don't spend a lot of time trying to "optimize" my time in platforming games, but with the nature of the room to room based gameplay and the rising laser I found myself really enjoying replaying scenes just trying to find the fastest possible escape. The mechanic of being able to jump higher after consecutive wall jumps fits in so cleanly here, its like the rooms allow for progression without utilizing it too heavily but once you start to poke at the system it really opens up a lot of speed and routing possibilities. I've had the pleasure of meeting the dev at an event as well, and they are just so lovely! These are the types of developers I want to support, they not only make great and fun art but also spread the goodwill in the real world as well. If you're on the fence about this one even slightly, try out the demo! It gives a great taste of the core loop so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

A fun vertical platformer heavily reminiscent of walljumping in Super Metroid or Megaman X. The ability to build up speed and jump power by chaining without staying on the floor and using alarms that raise the killing floor instead of directly damage to end the run gives the run a nice amount of fluidity, flexibility, and forgiveness in completing the run as well as provides separate dimensions to optimize for between raw speed and precise jumping, rated as "stealth".

A killer cyberpunk pixel-art aesthetic with fast paced, precision platformer gameplay that is sure to get the blood pumping. Perfect for speed runners!

extremely fun, great artstyle, not hard to the point of losing your mind, overall just a great experience

This is the tightest I have ever gripped a video game controller, and that is a complimentary statement. Sometimes I'll struggle with a level or a collectible until it suddenly "clicks" and that flow state never fails to satisfy. An excellent pixel-art style, memorable music, and controls that just work. High-intensity platforming that provides a serious challenge without ever becoming frustrating in a gameplay loop that rewards having the guts to make risky jumps!