Underplayed Gems

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom (2019)

Prologue for a Vacant Kingdom cover
Developer
shru
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 241 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast-paced bullet hell action-RPG where you dodge waves of projectiles while exploring a quirky, empty world with funny characters and tough bosses.

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What players say

Players praise the art, humor, and puzzles, but many note that the game is a free demo for a full release that may or may not come. The bullet-hell combat is satisfying and challenging, though some find the one-hit-point difficulty frustrating.

Screenshots

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