Squirm

Squirm

Alex Carpenter · 2018

Precision platforming with a demanding rhythm

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Solo

The WhatsNext verdict

Squirm is a compact, strange precision-platformer for players who enjoy relentless hazard courses, quick retries, and offbeat humor. Its minimal presentation hides a surprisingly varied set of platforming challenges.

What it does best

  • Precision platforming with a demanding rhythm

  • A stark lo-fi look with surprising environmental character

  • A weird, foul-mouthed sense of humor

What might put you off

  • Frequent one-hit deaths

  • Room transitions interrupt momentum

The setup

What you are walking into

After a previous adventure, you and your rat friend stop for a snooze. When you wake up, the rat is gone and strange creatures have appeared across the land as if from out of nowhere! What has happened while you were asleep? Where is your rat friend? Get to the bottom of these mysteries by squirming your way through tons of trap-infested levels!

Where it lives

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genre

AdventureIndie

Vibe

Comedy
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