Spinch (2020) · Tastebuds

Transcend the material realm and enter into a world teeming with bubbling psychedelia. Assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by a quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring from an endless population of misshapen and malformed enemies.

Platform Adventure Indie Arcade Action art psychedelic pixel artPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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Plot-driven, relentless, unpretentious and grave.

character-ledplot-driven
contemplativerelentless
unpretentiousprestige
gravecomic
earnestironic

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Nintendo LifeMitch VogelSep 20208/10
Bright, technicolour visuals, punishing difficulty, excellent level design and tight controls are all hallmarks of this deliciously enjoyable sugar rush. Spinch is a short but sweet experience and one that certainly proves itself to be worthy of both your time and money. Although it's regrettably marred by early launch performance issues, Spinch is an otherwise wonderful platformer that we'd highly recommend to anybody who just can't get enough of the genre.
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NintendoWorldReportJordan RudekSep 20208/10
If you find yourself longing for that old kaleidoscope toy you enjoyed once upon a time, Spinch's shotgun blast of color might help you fill that void.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiSep 20204/5 stars
If you're looking to test your 2D gaming skills and love quirky indies then Spinch will make a fantastic addition to your game library.
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We Got This CoveredJordan HurstSep 20202/5 stars
Spinch is a trip - both the psychedelic kind and the "fall on your face" kind.
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TheSixthAxisNic BunceOct 20207/10
Spinch is a quirky and vibrant 2D platformer that will delight and infuriate in equal measure.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Queen Bee Games
Publisher: Akupara Games
Released: September 3, 2020
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Game Maker Studio

IGDB rating 5.5/10 from 5 ratings.

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