Candyboy

pixel art platformer with simple movement mechanics, the complexity of the game comes from enemy placement being similar to bullet hell and essentially requiring you to do perfectly timed jumps to dodge swarms of enemies. Pretty cute art style!

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Good game, bad sequel to the hit horror classic Candyman. When will Hollywood learn these sequel cash grabs are never as good as the original.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2221230/view/4179980031207773743 [quote]In the meantime, feel free to get the game on Itch.io, since it'll be fully free there during the Steam price change wait. Take care in the meantime, Staring Skull Studios [/quote] Game will be Free Soon. if you care for a +1 in your Library, get it now. if you just want another Game in your Library, Wait for it to be free. ♥ to the Dev.

This is a pretty fun minimalist platformer but I HATE the fact that you can't save.

Candyboy is a retro-inspired side-scrolling platformer developed and published by Staring Skull Studio that pays homage to the design philosophy of classic 8-bit era games. Released as a free title on Steam, the game embraces simplicity, nostalgia, and challenge, drawing clear inspiration from the platforming adventures that defined early console gaming. Rather than offering an expansive campaign with modern mechanics, Candyboy focuses on delivering a short but focused experience centered on precise movement, careful timing, and the playful theme of Halloween candy collecting. The premise of the game is deliberately lighthearted and whimsical. Set during Halloween night, the story follows a small character named Candyboy whose mission is to gather as much candy as possible while navigating a neighborhood filled with unexpected dangers. What begins as a simple quest for sweets quickly turns into a hazardous journey, as the streets are populated with hostile creatures and mischievous bullies that attempt to stop Candyboy at every turn. The narrative itself remains minimal and mostly serves as a backdrop for the platforming gameplay, but the Halloween theme adds charm and personality…