![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For example, the primary attack of the protagonist, Xoda Rap, is initiated by clicking the left mouse button while the targeting reticle is over an enemy, which causes her to dash in a straight line to the foe’s location and attack it with no regard for gravity so long as you keep clicking. This sense of constant momentum comes from the fact that virtually every attack in the game either does not require you to stand still or actively moves you. Whether you’re running through a level or fighting a boss, you rarely stand still for more than a second. Noitu Love 2 is a game which demands only a single thing from its players – always be active. With its incredibly fluid controls which seamlessly combine traversal with combat, Noitu Love 2 has withstood the test of time and easily holds on to its position as one of the best action platformers in existence. I’ve praised the dash mechanics in games like Psi Knuckle and Bleed 2, but this is definitely the game which first made me aware of just how satisfying a well-implemented dash could be. I originally purchased Noitu Love 2: Devolution nearly a decade ago, back in the days when commercial indie games were rare oddities which often could only be found on the personal sites of their developers, and it’s still one of my favorite games to go back to. 2d, action, commercial, indie game, indiegame, old, platformer, sidescroller, steam, video game, videogame ![]()
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