Underplayed Gems

Peril by MDE (2022)

Peril by MDE cover
Developer
Monster Doctor Entertainment
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced retro platformer where you fight through colorful, medieval fantasy worlds using a javelin both as a weapon and a tool.

retroaction-adventureplatformercombat-focusedchallengingcolorfulpixel graphicsfemale protagonist

What players say

Players describe a short, linear 2D platformer built around throwing javelins for combat and creating platforms. The pixel art and soundtrack are often praised, but controls are a common sticking point: they cannot be rebound, feel stiff or janky to some, and have inconsistent sound mixing.

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