Underplayed Gems

MessiahEnd Refrain (2021)

MessiahEnd Refrain cover
Developer
日和おしん, hiyoriosin
Publisher
日和おしん
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cute pixel-art side-scroller where you explore dot-based stages and defeat bosses, with light exploration and a vague mystery.

cutepixel graphicsside-scrollingexplorationactionmetroidvania-likeminimal narrativemoderate difficulty

What players say

Players praise the charming pixel art and character animations, but say the game is very short at around two hours. They note the metroidvania exploration is shallow, the view is cramped by large sprites, and performance stutters in busy areas. Some warn there is no adult content despite appearances.

Trailer

Screenshots

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