Underplayed Gems

Mandinga - A Tale of Banzo (2021)

Mandinga - A Tale of Banzo cover
Developer
Uruca Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 46 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A somber yet empowering turn-based RPG through 19th-century Brazil, blending historical oppression with tactical dice-based combat.

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What players say

Players praise the historical depth, art and music, but disagree on the execution. Many love the dice-driven combat and the mature look at slavery in 1836 Brazil. Others find the random encounters excessive, the English translation rough, and wish for a quest log. The game has some minor bugs and no manual saving.

Screenshots

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