Try Again

Try Again

2023

Smooth platforming with cinematic momentum

95WhatsNext
SoloThird person

The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy game-development satire wrapped in a short, atmospheric platformer, Try Again delivers a memorable unfinished-game premise and smooth momentum. Play it if a 10–15 minute runtime and limited input options fit what you want.

What it does best

  • Smooth platforming with cinematic momentum

  • A clever game-about-making-games premise

  • An eerie unfinished-game atmosphere

What might put you off

  • Extremely short and mechanically simple

  • Input and accessibility limitations

The setup

What you are walking into

You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

PlatformAdventureIndie

Vibe

Action
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