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2017PCNintendo Switch80 % positive1.99 €

A fast pixel-art runner where you play as different animals, dodging dragons and demons while collecting life gems. You spend your earnings to unlock new animals, and you can team up with a friend in local co-op.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Animality are Joust, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair and Rivals of Aether. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Animality special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Joust

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1982PlayStationXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Gameplay comes before story

A 1982 arcade classic where you flap your way around as a knight on a flying ostrich, knocking rival buzzard riders out of the sky by striking from above. Simple but tricky flight mechanics make it a tense score-chaser, solo or with a friend.

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Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

Fantasy setting

A colorful arcade platformer with shoot-'em-up elements where you fight through monster-filled stages as Leo and Priscilla, solo or in two-player co-op. Fast, accessible retro action.

Rivals of Aether

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros., with pixel art visuals and animal fighters tied to the elements of fire, water, air and earth. Precise movement, timing and local multiplayer brawls are the core of the experience.

Capcom Arcade Stadium

Gameplay comes before story

A compilation of 32 Capcom arcade classics spanning three decades, including Street Fighter II, Strider and 1942. Short, punishing quarter-muncher sessions that deliver nostalgic fun solo or with friends.

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A colorful arcade platformer where you shoot rainbows to defeat enemies and climb upward while rising water chases you. As the sequel to Bubble Bobble, it stands out for its inventive movement mechanic and brisk pace.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Gameplay comes before story

A collection of short speedrun challenges drawn from 13 classic NES games, played for best times and scores online or on the couch. Precision and reflexes are key, and the leaderboards drive the competitive fun.

Micro Mages

Gameplay comes before story

You platform through a demon fortress as a mage in a loving homage to classic NES-era action platformers. Fairies and magical seagulls come to your aid, giving the old-school formula a fresh spin.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 8-bit Sega platformer where Alex Kidd punches his way across Aries, rides vehicles and settles boss fights with rock-paper-scissors duels. Charming yet fairly tough, and an important piece of Sega history.

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

Gameplay comes before story

A compilation of over 30 classic Capcom arcade games from the 80s and 90s, spanning shooters, brawlers and platformers. Modern features like online leaderboards, rewind and extras make these punishing coin-eaters easy to revisit today.

Knightmare Tower

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic arcade action game where a knight slashes upward through tower ceilings, rescues princesses and outruns rising lava. Upgrades bought between runs make each new attempt stronger.

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