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The Itch

The Itch is a 2D platformer centered around using heart rate as a resource to make objects move, grow, and shoot in order to find a doctor who can cure a deadly virus. The path to the doctor is full of obstacles as you traverse cavernous environments filled with plant life and people.

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Developer
Dane Sherman
Publisher
MAGIC Spell Studios
Release
September 2, 2019
6 years and 336 days ago
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Very Positive99 reviews89.9%

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MAGIC Spell Studios meets the large-publisher game and partner thresholds.
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About the Game

Inspired by true allergic reactions, The Itch is a 2D platformer where you transfer and absorb energy from the world around you while searching for a cure to a virus living inside you. Along the way, you'll have to navigate tangled vines, clear up blocked passages, and discover clues about the origin of this deadly virus.
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