Hey look it’s the game of the week! I know, I know… it’s more like game of the month at this point, but I have a busy life, get off my back!

Noitu Love 2: Devolution

Where: http://www.konjak.org/
Cost: $20
Demo: Demo Download Here
Play Time: 4-8 hours depending on the person.
Platform: PC

The Indie game of the week this week is Noitu Love 2: Devolution.

Noitu Love 2 (NL2) is a cool little project created almost entirely by Joakim Sandberg, who also worked on Aquaria, a game I’ve been meaning to pick up for some time. Joakim did all the art, game design and music for the game, and his attention to detail and gaming chops are very evident in this installment.

The primary game mode uses the wasd keys to control your character, and the mouse to attack. As you’re moving around you use the mouse to click on enemies which instantly sends your character to them to attack. this keeps the action quick and the attacks precise.

The game features seven vastly different maps ranging from ancient japan to a robotics factory. Each level is detailed and unique and exceptionally replayable. The game also features a grading system, further encouraging the desire to replay levels to get all A’s.

The game is fun, fast passed, and littered with great boss characters. The original music for every level is great and catchy. One of the best 2d pixel art games I’ve played in a long time.

I don’t really have any real critisms other than that the third character you can unlock is fairly lame, and unfun to play. I hear some people have trouble getting it to play, but I’ve not had any problems.

I highly recommend giving the demo a spin, and purchasing the full version. It’s a great little $20 game.