Underplayed Gems

Nefarious (2017)

Nefarious cover
Developer
StarBlade
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 415 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Playing as a cartoonish villain kidnapping princesses with gleeful chaos and lighthearted humor.

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What players say

Players praise the villain perspective and witty writing but split on the controls, which feel sluggish and become frustrating in later stages. Boss fights are often called scuffed. The game is short, around 5-6 hours, and players recommend reading the webcomic.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.