ParryRobot (2023)

Developer: Byking Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 37 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a modest, prototype-like action game where you parry a large automaton as a tiny robot.

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What players say

Players enjoy the core parry mechanic and getting the timing right feels rewarding, but nearly everyone notes the game has just one boss and can be finished in under an hour. Some players mention the just-parry window feels unintuitive, arriving later than expected. The game runs smoothly and offers clear visual cues, but retry flow is marred by a skipable cutscene each time.

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