The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of metroidbrainias and minimalist puzzle platformers who love uncovering hidden mechanical rules.: Progression is entirely gated by your own understanding of the world's mechanics and quirks. Experimentation turns an apparently clumsy jump into an elegant breakthrough. Tradeoff: The intentional clumsiness of the movement and sparse guidance can frustrate anyone expecting tight, traditional platforming.
What it does best
Your understanding is the only upgrade that matters
Every strange detail could be the clue
A brilliantly simple idea hiding inside a platformer
What might put you off
Intentionally clumsy movement
Very short and lightly explained
The setup
What you are walking into
Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.
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Genre
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