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Kimbow Escape

From king to prisoner. Find magic hourglasses against time, survive traps that kill with one touch, face your old enemies and escape. A hardcore 2D platformer where every second defines your survival.

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Tapeti Games
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Tapeti Games
Release
February 24, 2025
1 year and 159 days ago
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About the Game

From Architect to Prisoner. From King to Survivor.

In Kimbow Escape, you must navigate the treacherous corridors of a magical prison designed by yourself — but which, after being betrayed, became your own cell. Time is your greatest enemy, and death is just one mistake away.

The Hourglass Cycle

In this prison, time doesn't just pass — it consumes. You have exactly 5 minutes to find the next magical hourglass. If you fail, the prison closes and your journey ends. Every second counts, and every move must be calculated. Will you rush to survive or stay calm to avoid the traps?

Deadly Precision Challenge

Prepare for a 2D platformer where the margin of error is zero:

- Hit-Kill Traps: Blades, spikes, and ancient magic show no mercy. One touch is the end.

- Agile Combat: Face your former enemies who now guard the exits. Use your sword and skills to carve your way out.

- Unique Special Ability: Use your temporary invulnerability to traverse fatal dangers and manage your time against challenging enemies.

- Fluid Movement: Master the double jump and dashes to overcome deadly chasms.

Main Features:

- Boss Challenge: Face your most dangerous antagonists in epic battles or use your agility to escape.

- 10 Soundtracks: Exciting sound effects and music that change with each new scenario.

- Achievement Challenge: Reclaim your glory by collecting royal coins and secrets hidden throughout the map.

- Hardcore Difficulty: Made for players who love testing their reflexes and learning from every defeat.

Will you be able to reclaim your freedom or become just another forgotten myth in the depths of your own creation?

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