- Platform, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord's clutches!
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Unpretentious, warm, nostalgic and resolved.
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- warmbleak
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- intimateepic
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Digital ChumpsWill SilbermanFeb 20268.8/10Despite its simplicity and minuteness, Lovish is an 8-bit retro platformer that gets right to the point with its retro charm. Some of its progression feels archaic, but it makes up for it with tongue-in-cheek satire and tight platforming. It's a delight of an indie gem that's best appreciated by 90s kids who are still wearing their rose-colored glasses.
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ImpulsegamerFeb 20264.3/5Lovish is a game that clearly had a lot of care poured into it. It offers a strong challenge from the outset and then layers on reasons to keep playing, whether that is hunting down every crown, uncovering secrets, or simply seeing what absurd event might pop up next. There are a few minor frustrations, such as when I unlocked a shop discount late in the game when I only had one item left to buy, which made certain rewards feel slightly wasted. Still, those moments are more amusing than irritating, and they fit the game's offbeat sense of humor. Lovish may be built around small levels and a simple premise, but it feels full in all the right ways, leaving a lasting impression well beyond its modest scope. It's absurd, brilliant, and impossible to put down.
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CGMagazineZubi KhanFeb 20268.5/10Lovish is a brand new byte-sized platformer that sees players make their way through over 50 stages, spread across 7 worlds
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Netto’s Game RoomSagi AbutbulAug 20263/5 starsIf you like precision platformers and really want something to give you a challenge, I think Lovish will definitely scratch that itch. For people who are prone to losing their patience, however, there is unfortunately little here to enjoy.
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Checkpoint GamingFeb 20267/10Lovish is a cute and sweet 8-Bit retro-inspired action game that parodies the hero-saves-the-princess trope. Each puzzle room is filled with challenging obstacles and enemies that are constantly changing and evolving throughout your playthrough. Though there are some issues, such as the game’s stores stocking useless items, there being no way to pause the game and boring boss fights, Lovish makes up for this by including a lot of secret levels to find and explore, meaning that there is a lot for players to discover and experience after the base game is beaten.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- LABS Works
- Publisher
- DANGEN Entertainment
- Released
- February 5, 2026
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Clickteam Fusion
IGDB rating 8.7/10 from 2 ratings.
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