"Sir Solomon's bite-sized, one-hit-point suicide mission to rescue Princess Tsuna."
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概要
Lovish is a deceptively deep 8-bit action-adventure platformer that strips the genre down to its absolute essentials. Players control Sir Solomon, an insecure knight navigating a gauntlet of approximately 50 single-screen rooms within the Devil Lord's castle. Blending punishing 'one-hit death' mechanics with absurdist humor and genre-bending surprises, it offers a distinctively modern take on retro gaming.
ストーリー
Sir Solomon is plagued by insecurity, convinced that Princess Tsuna might prefer his friends over him. To prove his worthiness, he embarks on a solo crusade into the Devil Lord's domain. The narrative is self-aware and comedic, treating the player to hilarious cutscenes and illogical scenarios where Solomon's jealousy drives him through increasingly ridiculous challenges.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around bite-sized, single-screen rooms where reaching the exit is the only goal. Sir Solomon has only 1 HP—meaning any mistake is fatal—but is backed by a pool of over 100 lives. Between these intense platforming challenges, the game throws curveballs ranging from JRPG turn-based battles to shop management, ensuring the pacing never stagnates.
Key Features
- 150+ Single-Screen Levels: Bite-sized rooms filled with spikes, enemies, and puzzles.
- 2One-Hit Death System: High-stakes gameplay where a single touch resets the room.
- 3Genre-Bending Events: Random encounters including turn-based combat and quizzes.
- 4Shop & Progression: Collect coins to buy dashes, directional attacks, and upgrades.
- 5The Smartphone: An in-game item that tracks defeated enemies as 'contacts'.
- 6Post-Game Remixes: Unlock new stage variations and secrets after completion.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
長所
- +Excellent balance of difficulty and 'just one more try' addiction
- +Genuinely funny writing and visual gags
- +High replay value with timers, secrets, and crowns
- +Clever subversion of standard platformer tropes
短所
- -One-hit death mechanic can be punishing for casual players
- -Random events occasionally feel unfair (health damage)
Game Ratings
Punishing 1-HP mechanics balanced by unlimited retries
Absurdist, self-aware, and constantly surprising
Authentic NES-era aesthetics with modern polish
Platforming mixed with RPG and mini-game elements
Tight and precise, crucial for survival
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of NES-era difficulty and pixel art
Players obsessed with room timers and optimization
Those seeking unique mechanics and comedy
Similar To
Game Structure
Slayin'
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Humor & Aesthetic
Shovel Knight
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Micro-Challenges
WarioWare
match
💡 Did You Know?
Sir Solomon has exactly 1 HP but starts the game with 100-200 lives.
You can unlock a 'Smartphone' item to catalog enemies as contacts.
The game features sudden, unexplained JRPG turn-based combat sections.
Golden Crowns are hidden throughout levels to prove mastery of specific rooms.
Developed by LABS Works as a love letter to 8-bit indie design.
Latest Updates & Events
Lovish - 10% OFF on Steam
Lovish is currently featured on the Steam store!
Scores
“A painfully honest tribute to indie retro platformers.”— Game Critic
“Deceptively large despite its bite-sized room structure.”— Reviewer
Game Ratings
Punishing 1-HP mechanics balanced by unlimited retries
Absurdist, self-aware, and constantly surprising
Authentic NES-era aesthetics with modern polish
Platforming mixed with RPG and mini-game elements
Tight and precise, crucial for survival
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of NES-era difficulty and pixel art
Players obsessed with room timers and optimization
Those seeking unique mechanics and comedy
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Sir Solomon has exactly 1 HP but starts the game with 100-200 lives.
You can unlock a 'Smartphone' item to catalog enemies as contacts.
The game features sudden, unexplained JRPG turn-based combat sections.
Golden Crowns are hidden throughout levels to prove mastery of specific rooms.
Developed by LABS Works as a love letter to 8-bit indie design.
Latest Updates & Events
Lovish - 10% OFF on Steam
Lovish is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Sir Solomon's Arsenal
- •Lightning Bolt Sword: Enhanced attack range
- •Dash Boots: Critical for clearing wide gaps
- •Directional Strikes: Attack enemies above or below
- •The Credit Card: Because even knights need to shop
The Danger of Randomness
Unlike standard platformers, the space *between* levels in Lovish is dangerous. You might meet a healing fairy, or you might trigger a zombie horde or an angry NPC that actually damages your life pool before the next level even starts.
Game Details
- Developer
- LABS Works
- Publisher
- DANGEN Entertainment
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Action, Platformer +1
- Atmosphere
- whimsical