Underplayed Gems

Side Scape (2023)

Side Scape cover
Developer
MathanGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A playful retro hybrid where you swap between a side-scrolling platformer and a top-down dungeon crawler, each with distinct abilities, to solve puzzles and fight enemies.

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What players say

Players praise the concept of switching between side-scrolling and top-down views, calling it a clever mix of Metroid and Zelda. Many note rough edges like a poor default keyboard layout, primitive sprites, and bullet-sponge bosses, but overall find the game compelling despite its jank.

Screenshots

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