Underplayed Gems

Necrolance (2019)

Necrolance cover
Developer
Monsoon Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A retro 2D action-platformer with pixel graphics, where you fight through enemies and bosses with a lance in a classic fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players call Necrolance a solid retro platformer with tight controls and a fair difficulty curve, though some found it frustratingly hard. It is short, around three hours on normal mode, and has a generic plot but offers multiple characters and secret paths. A few reviews note the pixel art looks dated and the resolution is locked.

Screenshots

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