Underplayed Gems

PARRYMAN (2025)

PARRYMAN cover
Developer
KIWICORN
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 112 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A high-skill, precision-based side-scroller where every threat is met with a single parry move, wrapped in cute cartoon visuals.

actioncutechallengingcounterattack-focusedprecisecartoonhand-drawnside-scrolling

What players say

Players praise the parry-focused combat and the Rose Marine boss fight, but say the game falls apart in the second half. Bugs, unfair platforming, and a frustrating final boss ruin the experience for many, with some calling it untested. Opinions split on whether the fun core outweighs the jank.

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