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Panic in Puzzle World

ABOUT THIS GAME

Panic in Puzzle World is a retro 2D action-platformer. Play as Tide the dragon, fight robotic bosses, use rewind features, and stop the robot menace!

Where to Buy: Steam

Original Release Date: TBD
Genres: Action, Platformer, Side-Scrolling
Players: Single Player
Platforms: PC
Developer: Iced Lizard Games
Publisher: Iced Lizard Games
GAME OVERVIEW & KEY FEATURES
  • Dragon vs. Robot Invasion: Control Tide the dragon in a vibrant platforming adventure to halt a robotic invasion. Players navigate varied stages to liberate captured Puzzle Masters and save the realm.

  • Dynamic Traversal & Combat: Utilize jumping, slashing, bouncing, and fire-blasting through stages featuring stage-specific mechanics, culminating in pattern-driven boss encounters against robotic adversaries.

  • Skip, Rewind, Play Your Way: Follow a lighthearted story delivered through skippable cutscenes, supported by an optional, toggleable rewind mechanic that allows players to immediately undo gameplay missteps.

  • Unlockable Customization: Gather gems throughout stages to purchase cosmetic items such as hats and alternate color palettes, or to unlock dedicated bonus challenge levels.

  • Chasing S-Ranks & Fast Times: Replay individual stages to optimize routes, achieve high-tier S-Ranks, and compete for the fastest completion times.