In this platform game you embody ":" ready to travel through the History of typography, from it's origin to today! Overcome obstacles, escape your enemies and collect asterisks, but beware not to fall down! Will you come out of this journey unscathed?
Players control a dynamic duo of dots, representing a colon character, as they navigate through levels inspired by different eras and styles of typography. The physics-based movement system gives the character a satisfying sense of weight and momentum, though some found the controls to be a bit imprecise, especially during the more challenging platforming sequences.
Each level is designed around a specific font or printing technology, seamlessly integrating the visual aesthetics and gameplay mechanics. For example, the "Pixel" chapter introduces retro-inspired obstacle courses that task players with pixel-perfect jumps. Reviewers praised the overall creativity and variety of these themed environments, with a smooth difficulty curve that gradually ramps up the challenge.
Scattered throughout the levels are letters, ampersands, and asterisks for players to gather. Not only do these collectibles unlock historical information about the featured typefaces, but acquiring them also contributes to achieving 100% completion. Many players found this system to be a compelling hook, motivating them to thoroughly explore each world.