The Itch

September 2, 2019 Dane Sherman MAGIC Spell Studios
Platform Adventure Indie
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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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Release Date September 2, 2019
Developer Dane Sherman
Publisher MAGIC Spell Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
The Itch

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