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Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’

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Rebekah Valentine Kotaku
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Genres · adventure, indie
Release · Sep 23, 2025
Developer · Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch
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