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Hard platformers with banging chiptune soundtracks? (self.patientgamers)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by OmegaMouse to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works
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I'm really in the mood for a game like Shovel Knight after listening to some chiptune tracks the other day. Something fair, but challenging would be ideal. Must have a good soundtrack!

Along these lines I've already played:

  • Shovel Knight
  • Celeste
  • The Messenger
  • Hollow Knight (well, in terms of the difficulty not the music)

Does anyone know of any I've missed? They don't necessarily have to be modern indie games - old NES/SNES games for example. SMB3 and SMW are classics.

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[–] octoperson@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I think it was Cave Story that prompted the modern indie revival of this genre

[–] olicvb@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Went in here scrolling to see if Cave Story was mentioned, Loved the game OP should try it

[–] RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago

Oh man, cave story is awesome. Especially that special secret ending that expands on the background of it all a lot.

[–] OmegaMouse 2 points 1 year ago

Ohh yes I do have this on Steam! I think I played a few hours, can't remember if I ever finished it. Either way I should totally go back and play it.