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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—largely credited to developer Thomas Olsson—is a pixelated 2D adventure game that takes its inf...

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 new dangers. However, unlike its inspirations, it feels snappy and instinctive to play, with exciti...