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ActionAdventureIndieExploration2D PlatformerDifficultPlatformerFemale Protagonist

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Game description

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Basic info

DeveloperContrast Games
PublisherGames Harbor, Esprit Games
PlatformsWindows
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateAug 5, 2026
Price

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Minimum specs

OSWindows 10 (64bit) version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
ProcessorIntel Core i3-6100
Memory6 GB
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GT 740 DDR3 (2 GB)
Storage10 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 283 reviews from the past 1 year

69.6/ 100
Bottom 30%

Steam rating: Mostly Positive (74%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 21, 2026)

Lavish pixel art carries this action platformer about a girl and a bird companion, which scores 69.6.

👍 Strengths

Visuals & Sound ranks 294th of 1249 and appears in 69% of analyzed reviews. 129 reviews praise the visuals, and some call the detailed pixel art mesmerizing across its biomes. 38 found it fun, and some say time flew by on a pleasant adventure. 26 say the controls feel good, and some like the responsive movement on a gamepad, along with decent swimming and platforming. A few also enjoy the funny dialogue.

👎 Where it falls short

35 reviews say the controls feel bad, and some describe weak jumps and combat that comes down to mashing one button. 21 find the bosses and combat challenge disappointing, and some say bosses fall instantly while others are hit outside telegraphed areas. 18 feel there is little freedom to explore, and some call it strictly linear for a metroidvania. Others find the currency pointless, and Content Volume ranks 1191st of 1351.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“detailed pixel art work that will leave you mesmerized” · 129 reviews
“time flew by, didn't notice, didn't regret at all” · 38 reviews
“atmosphere is gorgeous and provides desired senses and feels” · 6 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 74% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Freedom -1.57 · Room to explore, build, and play your own way
Negative “linear design with no reason to explore” · 18 reviews
Positive “excellent exploration with hidden collectibles in every area” · 4 reviews

Progression 16% · Difficulty 37% · Onboarding 12% · Strategy 21% · Controls & feel 40%

Plot, characters and the world
Mentioned in 52% of reviews · Bottom 10% of the games we've analyzed

World +2.42 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is
Positive “atmosphere is gorgeous and provides desired senses and feels” · 6 reviews
Negative “lore not well conveyed through collection elements and echoes” · 1 review

Story 36% · Characters 12%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 35% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Volume -1.62 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Negative “only 8 hours to complete everything” · 17 reviews
Positive “15 hours to complete 100%” · 1 review

Variety 16% · Replayability 6%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 69% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +3.85 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “detailed pixel art work that will leave you mesmerized” · 129 reviews
Negative “art style found in other games, many better by lightyear” · 3 reviews

Audio 19%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 0% of reviews mention this.

Playing together — · Fun of playing with friends, teammates, or rivals

Community 0% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 18% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Balance -0.27 · Whether classes, weapons, and builds are evenly matched
Positive “well balanced game” · 1 review

Anti-cheat 0% · Pricing 8% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 12% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Performance -0.05 · Frame rate, optimization, and loading times
Negative “motion blur causes eye strain with no framerate fix option” · 6 reviews
Positive “runs well on Steam Deck without issues” · 1 review

Stability 5% · Developer support 4%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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