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New 2D Platformer Game on Nintendo Switch Is Basically Pikmin, But You Play as Birds

A brand-new platformer on the Nintendo Switch called The Merlies is like a 2D take on Pikmin with a touch of Metroidvania, and it lets players manage a flock of tiny birds. Although The Merlies' premise may initially seem like a copy of Pikmin, its unique twists could appeal to both Pikmin fans on Nintendo Switch and p...

A brand-new platformer on the Nintendo Switch called The Merlies is like a 2D take on Pikmin with a touch of Metroidvania, and it lets players manage a flock of tiny birds. Although The Merlies' premise may initially seem like a copy of Pikmin, its unique twists could appeal to both Pikmin fans on Nintendo Switch and players new to the franchise, especially since the game is also releasing on PC via Steam.

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