Lovish

Lovish

February 5, 2026

Nintendo Switch

Lovish is an outrageous 8-bit action-adventure game! Quest with Sir Solomon through a series of bite-sized rooms, as he attempts to free Princess Tsuna, the woman he loves, from the Devil Lord&s;s clutches!

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82.1

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Critic Reviews (15)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2026
80.0 /100

"Lovish is a very special indie game that really stands out with its unique campaign and top-notch random humour. How could you not love it? ❤️"

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Ali Al-Sharefi ReGame It Feb 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Lovish is a very stylish love-letter game to the era of NES, mixing a lot of the great retro feel and mechanics into an enjoyable blend of short, one-room levels with a charming personality."

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Asura Kagawa GamesCreed Feb 2026
84.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Lovish is a fun return to platform games from the past. The game made by LABS Works and DANGEN Entertainment feels both familiar and strangely new at the same time. The idea behind the story—saving Princess Tsuna while dealing with …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Feb 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

52.0

"Lovish is a pleasant retro-style experience built around simple controls, brisk levels, and light humor, delivering a competent 2D adventure with a fair number of secrets for players who enjoy exploring off the beaten path. However, it is also a …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Feb 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Lovish is a retro-styled 8-bit game that brilliantly blends action, platforming, and humor. With its straightforward action levels that demand planning and quick, dynamic problem-solving, and random events with unpredictable outcomes, LABS Works&s; new title never fails to surprise. Without …"

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Filipe Villela Barroso Pizza Fria Feb 2026
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Lovish is a true love letter to old-school gamers, made by someone who clearly understands and respects the golden age of video games."

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Feb 2026
90.0 /100

"When all is said and done, Lovish is a spectacular game. It’s colorful, creative, funny and easy to play in short bursts. Not only is this one of the best games I’ve played from DANGEN Entertainment and LABS Works, but …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2026
81.0 /100

"Single-hit deaths and a variety of challenges are countered by some silliness and reasonably-tight controls to make for a retro-styled bit of fun"

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Mario Vadillo Comunidad Xbox Feb 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

62.0

"I could talk at length about everything this game developed by DANGEN Entertainment and LABS Work has to offer, but it&s;s better if you discover it for yourselves."

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Feb 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Lovish has some tight, punishing and unrelenting gameplay firmly packed into an aesthetically pleasing and insane narrative that never tries to justify itself beyond “why not?” The game has as much replay value as you want to put into it, …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Feb 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Lovish is a quirky, 8-bit indie game where you rescue the princess – if you can survive! With one-hit kills, random hilarious events, and hidden collectibles, this retro-flavored adventure is as fiendish as it is fun. Go forth and rescue …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Feb 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Combining ingenious ideas with practical simplicity, Lovish has dozens of short stages that need to be played multiple times to uncover their various secrets. The vibrant music, the cynical comedy of playing as a petty knight, and the many references …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Feb 2026
88.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Despite its simplicity and minuteness, Lovish is an 8-bit retro platformer that gets right to the point with its retro charm. Some of its progression feels archaic, but it makes up for it with tongue-in-cheek satire and tight platforming. It&s;s …"

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Zachary Miller NintendoWorldReport Feb 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"The thing I really enjoyed about Lovish is that it&s;s just very surprising. Many of the cinematics are clever, there&s;s a set of late-game bosses and stages and directly reference many NES games from my childhood including Super Mario Bros. …"

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Feb 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Lovish is a brand new byte-sized platformer that sees players make their way through over 50 stages, spread across 7 worlds"

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