"The game I have chosen for today is something very different and a little abstract, but who does not love the more abstract nature of gaming. Oneway was created by Azurenimbus for a Ludum Dare a few months back but later built upon on his site to create a much more complete version that we see now.
The whole concept of Oneway is to select the one organism able to finish that level and although this chore starts off in a very basic manner after a few levels you slowly get introduced to an ever more complex puzzles." - Alex Wilkinson
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
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