Underplayed Gems

Soaring Machinariae (2021)

Soaring Machinariae cover
Developer
Kensei
Publisher
Gotcha Gotcha Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

playing feels like a traditional action RPG with light fantasy exploration, sword combos and special moves, guided by a straightforward adventure narrative and a female protagonist.

lightheartedwhimsicalexplorativeaction-orientedretro-stylestory-drivenmoderate difficulty

What players say

Players compare the action-RPG combat to Zelda and Ys, praising the fluid controls and full voice acting. The game is short, about 5 hours, with a non-linear structure and yuri subtext, but some find it generic and note controller double-input bugs.

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