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Lunark
Lunark is a 2D cinematic platformer in the vein of '80s and '90s classics. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and a majestic forest.
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33 reviews found90
Pure Nintendo
May 8, 2023
Even with an inconveniently designed save system, Lunark is a game I’ll look back fondly on for reaching the highest of highs. It’s easily one of my favorite titles in recent years, one I’ll undoubtedly revisit. A must-play for cinematic platformer fans, Lunark’s full of surprises, bound to leave lasting positive impressions with players. If this is indie studio Canari Games’ first release, I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. Review: Lunark (Nintendo Switch) Great Even with an inconveniently designed save system, Lunark is a game I’ll look back fondly on for reaching the highest of highs.
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Geeks & Com
Mar 30, 2023
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Use a Potion
May 22, 2023
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Noisy Pixel
Apr 18, 2023
Lunark is one of the best 2D cinematic platformers I’ve ever played. Regardless of its retro inspirations, it makes its own impact on the genre with fun action, story delivery, and puzzle design. Much like a classic sci-fi film, I was immersed in this experience from beginning to end. Don’t miss out on this truly standout video game. This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.
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33bits
Mar 29, 2023
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Impulsegamer
Apr 3, 2023
Lunark is a carefully crafted flashback to the narrative platformers of the early-90s. With beautiful rotoscoped animation and a plot straight out of a Philip K Dick novel, it's one trip to another world well worth taking. 4.3 High tech low life Canari Games’ Lunark takes me back to a simpler time when I was knee-high to a hollow cube before I knew why androids dream of electric sheep, and Space Cowboy wasn’t my dream job. A lovingly crafted homage to Delphine Game’s classic action platformer Flashback – A rotoscoped cyberpunk epic with the narrative chops of a Philip K Dick novella.
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God is a Geek
Mar 29, 2023
Lunark harks back to a time when 90s platformers were at their best, managing to offer a fresh approach thanks to a gorgeous art style.
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Nintendo Force Magazine
Mar 30, 2023
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Nindie Spotlight
Apr 3, 2023
This pretty cool throwback to the age of classic cinematic adventures like Out of This World (and others) is a retro treat For people who aren’t “vintage gamers” out there I’m not sure how to convey how mind-blowing the arrival of cinematic adventures were back in the day.
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GamesHub
Apr 5, 2023
Lunark wears its inspirations on its sleeve. It is littered with subtle and blatant nods to Flashback, in particular. In an under-populated genre, the heavy weight of those influences are conspicuous. Yet, at the same time, it’s just pleasing to encounter another cinematic platformer that understands the appeal of the genre, and doesn’t try to fix what ain’t broke. Sometimes, slowing down is precisely what you need. Four stars: ★★★★ LUNARK Platforms: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S Developer: Canari Games Publisher: WayForward Release Date: 31 March 2023 The PC version of Lunark was provided and played for the purposes of this review.
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