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91%67291% positive reviews, Very Positive across 672 reviews·Music · Bullet Hell
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ERSATZ is a speed focused Hardcore Action Platformer with a musical twist! Featuring an Original Electronic Soundtrack also by Paris Stalker, the game's creator, hear and feel the music build as you progress and hazards, obstacles, boss attacks & controller vibrations move to the ever present beat!
ERSATZ is a speed focused, hardcore Action Platformer with Rhythm elements. Featuring a multiple genre Original Electronic Soundtrack which dynamically builds and changes based on your progression! In ERSATZ, your dash is also your attack, and hitting enemies recharges a dash block instantly. So use it effectively in combination with your slam to chain actions together and speed through 8 challenging and increasingly intense levels as fast as you can. Can you get an S Rank on every level and playstyle?

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"It’s the immaculate sound design and tremendous freedom of movement that makes Ersatz so satisfying to play." - Rock Paper Shotgun "If you're a fan of seriously good music and challenging platformers, stop right now and go get it. It's very simple to get into, difficult to master and it's a damn treat for the ears." - Gaming On Linux "...Out of every game I've reviewed on this channel and probably every game I will review, this has got to be one of the most overlooked, under rated and underappreciated of them all." - The Hidden Chest "For a game made by one person, ERSATZ is one of the most polished games I've ever played!" - Peppage

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House, Trance, Synthwave, DnB, Techno & More!

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Design, Art, Animation, Programming & Music all by Paris Stalker (that's me!).
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