Review: [Speer] (2017)

Name: [Speer] Developer: Ohsat Games Year: 2017 Genre: Puzzle Platformer Platform: Windows, MacOS, Linux Engine or Framework: HaxeFlixel Links: Developer’s Project Page, Itch Project Page This is a neat puzzle platformer built around the gimmick…

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