Underplayed Gems

Anzu Castle Gracula (2024)

Anzu Castle Gracula cover
Developer
Rainbow Cemetery
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Exploring a pixelated medieval ruin with a trusty whip, unlocking the map in any order while juggling DOS quirks.

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What players say

A faithful NES-style tribute to Simon's Quest that starts brutally hard until the double-jump power-up dramatically drops the difficulty. Players note it feels like a polished proof of concept rather than a full game, with heart farming advised before bosses and performance slowing when many sprites appear on screen.

Screenshots

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