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On Purpose is a web-based platformer released in February 2023. Recent coverage has focused on thematic elements within platformer design and intentional game mechanics, with discussion centered on how developers use specific design choices to shape player experience. The game appears to be part of broader conversations about platformers that embrace deliberate design philosophy rather than conventional genre expectations, though detailed coverage of the game's current state and updates remains limited.
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February 9, 2023
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