Niva

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As time is money, even for a free game, this is very expensive. The controls (mainly the wall jumb) are umbearable. Also, the spikes' hitboxes are bugged. This game gave me calluses on the finger, because the controls are really that bad. Level design and graphics are OK.

Let me think.... Niva, a genuinely fun and sweet game that I can't stop and don't want to stop playing for some reason. This game is just awesome, I can't believe I found this game. Also I want to remain the only one knowing about this game, cuz its a true gem! :D

Really Nice Platformer. Just the Spike hitboxes are a little weird. Definitely try it out (Its free).

Niva is a really fun little precision platformer that immediately made me appreciate how much can be done with very simple controls. I play as Astri, who has crash landed on an unknown planet and now has to recover his data cards and reach his ship. I liked that the game gets straight into the platforming and lets the difficulty come from how I use the movement rather than throwing a huge collection of mechanics at me. The controls are simple, with running, jumping and dashing forming the foundation of almost everything I do. The challenge comes from mastering those basic moves and learning exactly when to use them. I enjoyed the quick respawns because mistakes never keep me away from the action for very long. When I fall, I can immediately try again with a better understanding of what went wrong. The robotic enemies add another interesting layer. I can destroy them, but I can also use them as tools to help me reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible. I really liked this because it makes some sections feel more like environmental puzzles than straightforward obstacle courses. Finding a clever way to use an enemy instead of simply avoiding it can be very satisfying. The …

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