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Play as Globule, a wooden puppet with boxing gloves, in this hand-drawn 2D platform-brawler set in a world of environmental decay. Your garden has been destroyed, and the six heads of the Eternal Corp. are responsible. Traverse six hand-crafted worlds filled with bizarre enemies—weird frogs, chickens, and hydras—each level a subtle satire of modern society's environmental destruction and consumerism.

The gameplay fuses classic platforming with fighting-game mechanics inspired by Super Smash Bros. and Rivals of Aether. Rather than traditional combat, you punch and kick enemies across the screen, using a wide range of attacks to adapt to each situation. Collect precious Drops from defeated enemies to trade with Serge, a genetically modified monkey, for tools and upgrades that aid your adventure. The level design draws from Yoshi's Island, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and Shovel Knight, emphasizing exploration and secret discovery over pure difficulty.

What sets Decline's Drops apart is its marriage of tight, responsive combat with intricate hand-drawn visuals and a melancholic art direction. Every animation reads clearly, making combat feel fluid and satisfying. The soundtrack, composed by ModalModule and featuring sound design from Pixel Audio, reinforces the game's poetic yet somber atmosphere.

This title appeals to players who grew up with classic Nintendo platformers but crave the engaging combat loop of fighting games. It's not a brutally difficult game—the level design accommodates varied skill levels—but rewards exploration and mastery of Globule's combat toolkit. Fans of indie platformers with artistic ambition and environmental storytelling will find much to appreciate.