Smilemo

1/10 10$ for 7 levels the farther you get into the game the farther you get combo knocked back when hit to the point where i no longer care to play

https://youtu.be/ayNavXAM1P0 Taking the maso-core platformer style and really showing every hit the player takes pushing them back that loses it's charm very quickly.

Smilemo is a deceptively cheerful 2D action platformer that combines colorful pixel art with an intentionally punishing approach to movement and failure. Developed and published by SungjunJo, it places players inside a computer system that has been overwhelmed by a dangerous virus. The surviving Smilemo sets out to recover scattered vaccine code and restore the infected system. Although the premise is simple, it gives the adventure a fitting digital identity while allowing the platforming mechanics to remain the primary attraction. The controls begin with familiar platforming fundamentals, including running and jumping, but Smilemo gradually demands much greater precision. Wall climbing expands the possibilities for vertical movement, while the air dash gives players an important tool for crossing gaps, avoiding hazards, and correcting positioning in midair. These abilities work together particularly well once their timing becomes second nature. Later sections expect players to chain movements confidently rather than approach every obstacle independently, creating an enjoyable sense of progression based more on personal skill than character statistics. What separates the game fro…

a short but very fun platformer game. it also does an amazing job at making you rage with the crazy RNG knockback dealt to you if you fail some parts. the music was pretty fire as well.

This game starts somewhat easy but man does it ever get challenging lol I am at level 6 after almost 3 hours and can say that it is alot of fun even if you want to punch your monitor at times lol

Can confirm, HELLA hard. Great game for fans of tough as nails platformers like Super Meat Boy.