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Cover for Color Story: Pixa's Quest

To be announced

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Color Story: Pixa's Quest

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: r1kGAMES

To be announced

Visual
  • hand drawn
  • side scroll
Structure
  • exploration
  • discrete levels
  • Semi-Linear
Features
  • accessibility
  • equipment
  • speedrun mode
Themes
  • fantasy
Sub-Genre
  • Metroidvania Lite
Meta
  • Demo Available

Summary

In this challenging platformer you play as Pixa: run, jump, roll, and bounce through a magical but dangerous world held in the clutches of the evil wizard Earl Grey. Collect 12 special abilities across 21 sprawling levels, complete with split paths, secret items, and time attack challenges.

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