Cloudbuilt is a third-person action platformer where you can run, jump, slide, shoot, and rocket boost your way across various levels, carving your own path to the finish line. It is sort of reminiscent of Mirror’s Edge, but with less dystopian themes and more high speed acrobatics.
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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