Aidan in Danger

Pretty basic platformer, but fun gameplay and nice pixel art are usually all you need. You play as Aidan, an elf who has dedicated his life to mastering the art of shooting with a slingshot. He now has the right to defend the last remaining dragon as a result. This, however, is short-lived as the dragon is captured by an evil force. The most commonly used skills in this action platformer are jumping and shooting. You can only shoot straight ahead with a slingshot because it does not allow for aim. But it's quick and won't ruin your day with complicated mechanics. Stages are easy because you just keep moving right in the direction of the objective while overcoming challenges. There are sporadic up-and-down ladders, but very little exploring. There is one checkpoint in the middle of a stage. You can take a hit that can be healed by gathering hearts, unless you fall into a pit. You can always find what you need on the path, including coins and chests. The only thing that coins accomplish is give you an additional life when you collect 100 of them; they don't lead to any upgrades. The lives system serves no use. If you manage to reach a checkpoint, an extra life gives you an additional chance, but if you pass away sooner, it means nothing. You merely gain five more lives when you begin a stage if you lose all of your previous ones. Every stage has three gems that you can search for if you want to complete it 100%. They are always found in golden chests. Some stages have fake walls, but these are visible with a star. Despite the fact that progress is linear, you pick up a few new skills along the way. The first is a roll to avoid obstacles and projectiles, and then you earn a dash. You can go back and replay stages, although it is of little use unless you missed a gem. Everything can be found during the first playthrough. There are thirty stages, each with a new set of enemies and surroundings to keep things fresh. There is a boss in every sixth stage, but they are not very difficult.