"Sometimes the classic arcade platformers are the best, and with all the new technology in gaming these days sometimes we miss out on some of the older models that are just great fun. Today’s game Endless Forms Most Beautiful (EFMB) is a PC remake of the classic ZX Spectrum game of the same name." - 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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