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92%43892% positive reviews, Very Positive across 438 reviews·2D · Puzzle
—Linksider is puzzle platfomer where you can attach different "Side Effects" to the sides of your character. Utilize these effects creatively and you may discover surprising interactions between them to help you solve various puzzles.
Linksider
SteamLinksider is a puzzle game with simple yet challenging mechanics.

The core mechanic are the "Side Effects" you attach to the sides of your character. These effects interact with the environment in different ways, changing how the player navigates the levels. By combining multiple effects in different ways you may find surprising solutions to the puzzles.

Reaching the goal in some levels can be quite tricky. Sometimes you need to go back in order to stop being stuck in a loop.

The game has around 100 levels exploring the different mechanics, from jumping and sliding, to portals and manipulating gravity.

Linksider was originally made for and won the Bevy Game Jam #3.
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