SPELUNKY
The shiny HD remake is
well worth the asking price,
but if you’re strapped for
cash, the original free
version is still available and
just as satisfying. Its
roguelite journeys into the
depths of a cursed ruin
bring new meaning to the
phrase “Just one more
go...” RV
spelunkyworld.com/
original.htmlDWARF FORTRESS
A complex game of colony
management that’s still in
development 18 years
after its inception—and
with good reason. The
incredible depth of its
simulation doesn’t just add
depth and challenge, it
allows for emergent
stories to arise as you play,
giving your dwarves a life
of their own. RV
bit.ly/2zqvD17POLYBOT-7
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his self-contained spin-off from
ambitious roguelike Cogmind,
Polybot-7 is a great dungeon
crawler in its own right. You play as a little
robot exploring a facility known as The
Gauntlet, battling many other robots along
the way. But, as you fight, parts are
wantonly hurled about: Bits from you, or
your enemies, scattering around like
unwanted trash. In Polybot, you are what
you eat, as every part you walk over is
automatically grafted onto your frame.
Builds vary greatly, keeping things
interesting. But it’s possible, dramatically,
to rebuild. Hit Purge, and you’ll explode,
sending your components flying
everywhere. TS
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his ultra hardcore platformer
boasts a dizzying amount of
levels—and if you can get through
even a fraction of them, you’ll feel like
you’ve accomplished something for the
day. With simple controls and a minimalist
aesthetic, the focus is entirely on quick,
precise control. And lots and lots of
practice. RV
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he name says it all, really.
This challenging rhythm
game pits you against a
scary Picasso-faced
monster, and your only
hopes of survival lie with a single button.
Pressing it in time with certain beats lets
you jump, crouch, and dodge out of the
way of oncoming attacks. It’s a very
cleverly designed game that offers a truly
challenging nemesis. RW
bryce-bucher.itch.io/
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