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Glimmer Chain

Use the chain to swing and propel yourself through the buildings. Execute fluid and epic moves to light up the city in the shortest possible time!

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Release
April 9, 2024
2 years and 114 days ago
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Positive14 reviews100.0%

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About the Game

Glimmer Chain is a skill-based platformer in which you are an energized robot with a hook and a chain.

In a desolate city, a toaster with AI decides to manufacture robots with the sole purpose of illuminating and giving life to the city. The player must control these robots, swinging and propelling themselves through the buildings to transmit their energy to the generator.


Features:

  • Use the chain to swing and impulse, power up the generator to complete a level.
  • Completely fresh platformer movement mechanics!
  • Challenge yourself beating 40 unique levels!
  • Complete the levels in the shortest time possible to unlock new districts.
  • Playback and share your best plays.
  • Compete in the ranking.
  • Play peacefully or go crazy speedrunning whole districts!