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Lovish

Lovish is a celebration of old-school Nintendo in a platformer that, despite its clearly retro inspirations, manages to feel fresh and rewarding.
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87%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
story, grinding
88% User Score Based on 51 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

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Lovish is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by DANGEN Entertainment and was released on February 5, 2026. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Lovish is a hilarious single-player 8-bit action game where Sir Solomon boldly ventures alone through the Devil Lord's castle to rescue Princess Tsuna—and win her heart. Slice through monsters across 50+ bite-sized rooms filled with randomized event scenes, epic fights, and surprising challenges. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay paired with great music and lots of humor.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
humor18 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Lovish features charming pixel art and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a fun and quirky gameplay loop with short, engaging levels and humorous random events after each stage.
  • There is a good amount of replayability due to the hidden crowns and various challenges, making it enjoyable for both casual players and completionists.
  • The game can be frustrating for completionists due to the reliance on random events for certain achievements, leading to tedious grinding.
  • Some players may find the hit detection and collision mechanics inconsistent, resulting in cheap deaths during gameplay.
  • The overall gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks variety, with many levels relying on similar mechanics and obstacles.
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by light-hearted, goofy, and sometimes immature jokes that enhance the overall experience, with creative cutscenes and random comedic events adding variety. While many players find the humor charming and engaging, some note that it can become repetitive over time, particularly with the frequent appearance of certain cutscenes. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for fans of quirky and absurd comedy in gaming.

    • “What really makes it great is the sense of humor-- the intro has our 'hero' betraying the rest of his adventuring party in the hopes of being the one to win the captured princess's affections by being the sole person to rescue her.”
    • “The game is written in a goofy, unserious manner where some of the jokes are downright immature, but it works and can be quite funny at times. The game doesn't take itself seriously, and each cutscene is nicely animated.”
    • “Lovish is a whirlwind of quirky challenges, absurd humor, and clever surprises in every corner.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its cute and fun action platforming with creative level design and a simple loop that some players find enjoyable, though others criticize it for lacking variety and depth. While the retro 8-bit style and humor enhance the experience, the gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with minor loading times affecting flow. Overall, it appeals to casual players but may disappoint those seeking more complex mechanics or challenges.

    • “Super cute and fun little action platformer with creative level design, a nice simple gameplay loop, and some nice light-hearted humor.”
    • “The art is gorgeous, the gameplay is 11/10, the comedy is brilliant, the music makes me dance.”
    • “While it's no Astalon, I appreciate that it's relatively easy for someone who just wants to get to an ending, while for players like me who want a more difficult and intrinsically rewarding experience, there is the crown system which really forces you to understand the later maps and varies the gameplay.”
    • “Can be a little bit too simple since there isn't a lot of variety in terms of gameplay.”
    • “The bad: lackluster gameplay.”
    • “There are no fun gimmicks, no new game mechanics, even the enemies are the same.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its energetic and catchy chiptune soundtrack, reminiscent of classic 8-bit games like Mega Man. Reviewers highlight its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many noting that it complements the vibrant pixel art and overall aesthetic beautifully. While some players found the music repetitive after extended play, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The art style is very cute, especially regarding the sprites of characters, monsters, etc., and of course the events, all of it is accompanied by an extremely energetic soundtrack that keeps you going non-stop.”
    • “If you like to listen to the original Mega Man soundtracks on repeat and want to enjoy the best pump-up beats in an 8-bit universe, oh man, are you gonna get your fill!”
    • “Both the pixel art and character design were time-warped directly from the late 1980s, and Mat Kapp has a stranglehold on what makes a chiptune song proper; I haven't been able to stop humming along.”
    • “Both the pixel art and character design were timewarped directly from the late 1980s, and Mat Kapp has a stranglehold on what makes a chiptune song proper; I haven't been able to stop humming along.”
    • “If you like to listen to the original Mega Man soundtracks on repeat and want to listen to the best pump-up beats in an 8-bit universe, oh man, are you gonna get your fill!”
    • “The art is gorgeous, the gameplay is 11/10, the comedy is brilliant, the music makes me dance.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story follows Solomon, who embarks on a quirky quest to hypnotize beings to befriend him, particularly aiming to rescue Princess Tsuna from the devil lord. While the narrative is engaging and infused with humor, some players feel the grind to complete the game lacks sufficient reward, despite the potential for secret endings and collectibles that enhance replayability. Overall, the storytelling is well-received, with a mix of charm and challenge that appeals to a variety of players.

    • “It's an interesting way to tell a story and give some more details into certain characters.”
    • “I don't normally like hard games like this, but the challenges feel fair and the story beats are appealing.”
    • “It's got some humor in the story and the encounters.”
    • “Solomon, the main character, embarks on a quest to hypnotize every living being to become his friend, including his lover, the princess.”
    • “It makes sense that there wasn't an additional boss phase or other challenge given the story the game was trying to tell, but that still doesn't make the grind past 150 crowns feel worth it.”
    • “His main mission is to rescue Princess Tsuna from the Devil Lord.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, especially for completionists who may need to invest significant time in farming random events to achieve 100% completion. While some enjoy the challenge, others find the lack of variety and the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration despite the game's good content and music.

    • “It's worth noting there's some minor input issues and if you're a completionist expect to spend some extra time grinding out RNG events for the last few achievements.”
    • “I happily got all achievements in Castle in the Darkness and Astalon, but I'm finishing my Lovish playthrough one achievement short, because it entails 1-4 hours of grinding random events.”
    • “This is simply too grindy for a game that doesn't actually provide you with much of a challenge or interesting variety.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through its short, one-screen levels that are packed with secrets and challenges, alongside over 150 random events that enhance each playthrough. Players often find themselves revisiting levels multiple times to uncover additional content, making the experience engaging and varied. However, some users note that replayability may be limited in certain aspects.

    • “However, it is in its own game structure where Lovish really shines: dozens of small and compact one-screen levels, with huge replayability thanks to the amount of secrets and additional challenges these have to offer, combined with more than 150 random events that trigger each time you beat a level, reinforcing even more said replayability.”
    • “Overall, the replayability of each level is high, which is great because you end up playing them at least 3-4 times when you discover additional crowns to get.”
    • “With its replayable, under-a-minute-long levels always followed by a single random event, the flow of this game is very different from a traditional grand adventure about exploring huge maps and unlocking permanent upgrades.”
    • “Limited replayability.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their cute art style, particularly the character and monster sprites, which complement the energetic soundtrack. The 8-bit inspired visuals effectively enhance the game's overall aesthetic, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.

    • “The art style is very cute, especially regarding the sprites of characters, monsters, etc., and of course the events, all accompanied by an extremely energetic soundtrack that keeps you going non-stop.”
    • “The music and overall art direction are good; it really delivers on the aesthetic the game was going for.”
    • “The 8-bit inspired graphics and music are great, and it's a fun concept.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for not rewarding skilled players adequately, as it fails to adjust rewards based on performance, which can lead to frustration among those who excel.

    • “The game also punishes skilled players by not increasing rewards based on performance.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
    • “I frequently encounter long loading times and lag, which severely disrupts the gameplay experience.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted through charming designs that evoke a nostalgic 1980s aesthetic, complemented by engaging chiptune music that enhances the overall experience. The combination of pixel art and memorable character traits contributes to a delightful and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The character designs are absolutely adorable.”
    • “Both the pixel art and character design evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the late 1980s, and the music perfectly complements the experience, making it hard to stop humming along.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is mixed, with some players feeling disappointed and heartbroken, particularly due to unmet expectations and a frustrating grind, which was exacerbated by a secret cutscene that left them feeling worse.

    • “The secret cutscene made me feel worse about the grind.”
    • “As someone who was very excited from the trailers and looking forward to the game's full release, this was a heartbreaking experience.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliable gameplay.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
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Lovish is a casual platformer game.

Lovish is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Lovish was released on February 5, 2026.

Lovish was developed by DANGEN Entertainment.

Lovish has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Lovish is a single player game.

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