Blanky

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Blanky is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Winter Cabin and was released on September 16, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Blanky is a 2D platformer that combines fluid movement with fast thinking to avoid environmental hazards. Using multiple abilities discovered along the way, Jacob travels through nightmarish areas each with their own distinct dangers. Featuring epic boss battles, heart pounding chases and a compelling story, Blanky is a challenging platforming adventure that explores fear from a child's p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game offers a refreshing challenge without hand-holding, teaching players through experience rather than instruction.
The art style is simplistic yet visually appealing, complemented by an excellent soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
Levels are well-designed with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it a rewarding experience for players.

The game is relatively short, lasting only 1-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Initial control mechanics, particularly wall jumps, can be difficult to master, potentially frustrating new players.
Some players may find certain jumps and challenges overly difficult, leading to repeated attempts.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and atmospheric contribution, with standout tracks like the dramatic boss music receiving particular acclaim. Reviewers note the attention to detail in both sound design and the overall soundtrack, highlighting its polish and ability to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The music is really good as well - my favorite is the boss music, which is super dramatic.”
- “I loved the care and details from the small references on the background to the sounds and music!”
- “Music and sound are well done, with a high amount of polish.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story, though brief at around three hours, effectively explores themes of grief and resonates emotionally with players. It is complemented by immersive levels and sound design, enhancing the overall experience. The gameplay, reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy, offers a challenging yet rewarding platforming experience that aligns well with the narrative.
- “And whilst only 3 or so hours long, the story actually hits home pretty hard, touching on the topic of grief (hit myself especially hard).”
- “The story is very good, and the levels combined with the sound effects and ambience are immersive.”
- “A challenging bite-sized platformer with a sweet story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a simplistic yet charming art style that evokes nostalgia for classic platformers, enhanced by a cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the modernized visuals and the overall aesthetic, which complements the impressive music.
- “It has a very simplistic art style, but looks really great and the music is impeccably good.”
- “The art style is cute and cozy and has a lot of atmosphere.”
- “The art style is reminiscent of the platformers I used to play when I was a kid, but modernized, so it's a nice bit of nostalgia.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cute and cozy art style, complemented by engaging music. Reviewers appreciate the overall ambiance, which enhances the experience of solving well-designed puzzles and challenges.
- “I love the atmosphere and music.”
- “The art style is cute and cozy, creating a lot of atmosphere.”
- “It has a great atmosphere, good music, and many well-designed puzzles and challenges!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Blanky offers a challenging horror platforming experience with unique mechanics and unlockable skills that create a dynamic gameplay environment. Players find the combination of abilities engaging, reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy, enhancing both the fun and challenge as they progress.
- “Blanky is a challenging horror platformer with unique mechanics through unlockable skills that, in combination, make for a dynamic and fun experience once you get the hang of mixing the abilities together.”
- “I enjoyed the story, and the gameplay reminded me of Super Meat Boy at times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a powerful emotional experience in its brief 3-hour narrative, effectively exploring themes of grief that resonate deeply with players.
- “And whilst only 3 or so hours long, the story actually hits home pretty hard, touching on the topic of grief (it hit me especially hard).”