You Have to Win the Game

Minor Key Games · 2014-05-06

Minor Key Games · 2014Loading price…

A free, retro-styled 2D exploration platformer that mixes metroidvania-style exploration with precise, challenging platforming in a short package.

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Release: 2014-05-06
Publisher: Minor Key Games
Studio: Minor Key Games

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