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Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
A Cinematic Platformer who you follow the journey of a boy who, during his flight will meet an unexpected companion. Together they will overcome many obstacles that will change their lives forever.
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Sincere, contemporary, clear and tiny.
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Checkpoint GamingHayley LouiseJun 20268.5/10Deer & Boy is a beautifully crafted cinematic experience about two unlikely friends who find each other in their greatest time of need.
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Gamer Social ClubHarry Glynn JonesJun 20269/10With beautiful visuals, engaging gameplay that evolves throughout, and excellent sound design and music, Deer & Boy is a fantastic and polished cinematic platformer with a huge heart, but what impressed me most was how much it surprised me. What starts with the gentle, almost peaceful energy of a timid fawn grows to a crescendo as powerful and majestic as a fully grown stag, carrying its message of companionship and healing proudly upon its back.
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ImpulsegamerGareth NewnhamJul 20264/5If you're not welling up by the end, I don't know what to tell you.
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SmashPadChris PenwellJul 20263/5 starsDespite issues like an unnecessary maze and out-of-place sci-fi premise, Deer & Boy is an adorable narrative adventure that I would recommend. Some of the puzzles are a bit confusing due to a lack of visual cues, but the puzzle gameplay is rewarding for the most part.
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Jump Dash RollRob KershawJun 20267/10A beautifully crafted cinematic adventure whose heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous presentation and lovable central duo overcome a handful of familiar genre conventions and an uneven final act.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 7 ratings.
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