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A Most Extraordinary Gnome is a narrative-driven 2D action game focused on unique boss battles. Protect the forest, keep the animals safe and drive away the incoming darkness in this gorgeous, hand crafted paper cut-out world.

Reviews: Positive — 93% — of 41 reviews
Released: 2022-12-08
Developer: Save Sloth Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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