“Baby Steps” Review
Baby Steps is a wild game that makes more sense when you realize who made it. This game is the result of the work of its three main developers Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch. They’ve worked together and…
Read moreBaby Steps is a wild game that makes more sense when you realize who made it. This game is the result of the work of its three main developers Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch. They’ve worked together and…
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