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In the middle of Olija, in a search for what you think is going to be the key for the game’s next thrilling boss fight, you’ll find yourself sword dancing with a princess in her royal estate in the middle of a misty forest, unsure whether the fight will descend into further violence or a romantic embrace. That unpredictable combination of curiously meditative, quieter moments with fast-paced platforming action makes Olija a sublime, unmissable indie title. Skeleton Crew Studio’s Olija...

Last modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 10.27 EST Sometimes you can tell when a game is a labour of love. Olija is a one-person project by Japan-resident developer Thomas Olsson, a strange and gratifying throwback to the kind of enigmatic, pixellated early-90s adventure games that you might have found on the school computer. With its ambiguous lo-fi art direction, minimalist but impactful sound and muted palette, it captures the mystery of games such as Another World, where each distinct screen brought...