''Never Give Up'' is a 2D

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developed by Massive Monster and Tasselfoot and published by

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on August 13, 2019. The game follows a

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man named Blue who awakes in a strange facility and tries to escape it. The main gameplay consists of several level "sets", each of which contain several increasingly difficult iterations on the same level. The game is a reboot of the ''Give Up'' series, also published by Armor Games, and includes full voice acting by

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of ''

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Gameplay

''Never Give Up'' is divided into different worlds each containing different levels leading up to a boss battle. The levels consist of several versions of the same basic room layout, increasing in difficult as the player progresses through them by adding additional hazards and lengthening the level. After dying enough times within a level, players can skip past it by selecting a "give up" option.

Reception

''Never Give Up'' was received generally well by critics. It was praised for its difficulty and the satisfaction of overcoming its challenges, although critics noted its lack of originality and its tendency to be outdated.

References

External links

''Never Give Up'' on Armor Games' website

''Never Give Up'' on Massive Monster's website
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