THIS MONTH
THIS MONTH ON EDGE
When we weren’t doing everything else, we were thinking about stuff like this
GAME
Cruel World
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StarseedPilgrimcreator Droqen returns with this ingenious platformer, set in a persistent world that has probably been ruined by the time you read this. Hacking hint terminals (which teach you tips such as how to land safely among spikes) and save points within its demanding stages gives you a better chance of reaching the end. Yet doing so makes it harder for other players, particularly if you claim permanent access rights. But it’s the platforming that makes it such a joy, with a huge range of actions possible using nothing more than the four arrow keys and space bar. It’s all based on positioning and momentum, giving you the chance to make short hops, wall-jumps, rolling leaps and more. Mastery feels particularly good, then, since the less help you need, the more others will benefit.