2013 video game
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| Developer(s) | Lukas Korba |
| Publisher(s) | Lukas Korba |
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| Composer(s) | Jaroslav Beck |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Octagon is a 2013 action game developed and published by the Czech indie developer Lukas Korba. In the game, the player must guide an octagon through randomly generated eight-sided levels. Octagon was released for iOS in November 2013, followed by Android in September 2014, and was met with a positive reception.
Gameplay
In Octagon, the player must guide an octagon through eight-sided, three-dimensional levels without falling. Each level is randomly generated, and to complete one, the player can move the octagon left or right or flip its gravity to land on a platform directly above it.
Release
Octagon was released for iOS on November 7, 2013. An endless mode was added to the game in December 2013, and Octagon was released for Android devices in September 2014. A sequel titled Extreme Evolution was released on May 6, 2020.
Reception
Publications praised Octagon for its gameplay. Critics praised the game's fixed layout, comparing Octagon to Super Hexagon and Boson X; however, some voiced concerns on the game's flipping controls.
References
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