Game Overview
A merciless handheld-style platformer puts precision above comfort, casting you as Viewer, a summoned soul ordered to defeat a legendary champion and rise into divinity. Six isolated towers stand beyond the city’s glow, each haunted by a forgotten god that longs for oblivion rather than worship. Their masks hold the key to reaching the final castle, but every ascent feels hostile, tense, and deliberately built to punish hesitation. The mood is cryptic and grim, wrapped in chunky Game Boy-era pixels and an appropriately abrasive retro soundtrack.
Movement revolves around sliding to build momentum, then converting that speed into exacting jumps across traps, narrow platforms, and hazards designed around pixel-tight landings. Levels demand quick reactions and repeat attempts in the tradition of punishing “masocore” platformers, with success coming from learning routes and steadily improving execution rather than overpowering obstacles. Each of the six towers escalates through multiple stages before ending in a deity battle, where bosses test pattern recognition and composure as much as platforming skill. Defeating them earns masks that grant additional traversal powers, opening alternate routes and potentially making previously brutal sections more manageable.
The most appealing feature is how progression softens the edges without removing the central challenge: new movement tools encourage revisiting earlier towers, finding shortcuts, and improving completion times. Its low-color visual design is more than nostalgia, keeping dangerous terrain readable while giving the world a stark, old-school identity. Players who enjoy I Wanna Be the Guy, Kaizo-style hacks, Celeste’s tougher optional rooms, or any platformer where death is frequent but immediate retries keep the rhythm moving will find plenty to respect here. Linked Mask is not a forgiving introduction to the genre, but dedicated veterans and patient newcomers who value mastery over accessibility should find its climb intensely satisfying.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Linked Mask.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows XP and above
- Processor: 1.2Ghz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Linked Mask (v1.0.0)?
After extracting Linked Mask (v1.0.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 419.72 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.