Underplayed Gems

Opaloid Kingdom (2023)

Opaloid Kingdom cover
Developer
JohnPeppermint
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, old-school arcade challenge with pixel graphics and a chiptune soundtrack, focused on quick and satisfying gameplay through dungeons and medieval towns.

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What players say

Players praise the no-backtracking, screen-by-screen action puzzles and the charming pixel art inspired by NES Zelda and Atari 2600 Adventure. Difficulty ramps up gradually and deaths only cost a minute of progress, though some reviewers find the price too steep for the 3-hour runtime.

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