'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for years
Jonathan Blow, known for his games Braid and The Witness, expressed strong criticism of the indie platformer Derelict Star, claiming it frustrated him to the point of rage quitting. Despite Blow's negative review, the game has garnered a positive reception among fans of the genre. The developer responded to Blow's comments, suggesting that he misunderstood the game's design intentions.
- ▪Jonathan Blow criticized Derelict Star for its difficult gameplay and clunky controls.
- ▪The game follows an astronaut who must collect power cells from an abandoned freighter.
- ▪Despite Blow's opinion, the game has gained a following among movement platformer enthusiasts.
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Games Action 'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for years Features By Shaun Prescott published 26 May 2026 Developer responds to Blow's criticism of his "mutant-freak modern reimagining" of Mario's P-Meter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: gate) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A couple of weeks ago on X, someone reposted Braid and The Witness creator Jonathan Blow into my feed.
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