Underplayed Gems

Moonlaw (2021)

Moonlaw cover
Developer
Scumhead
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 130 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, atmospheric metroidvania with tight platforming and methodical combat as a lone knight explores moonlit caves to cleanse a fleshy blight.

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What players say

Players are split on this free Metroidvania. Many praise its short length and Metroid-like upgrades, but a vocal group cannot get past the first boss due to bad hitboxes, auto-jump physics, and no checkpoints. Some say the controls are improved with a controller.

Screenshots

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