Underplayed Gems

Spears 'n' Spades (2017)

Spears 'n' Spades cover
Developer
LeatherIceCream, LazyTomato, Madvertiz0r
Publisher
Proc Spine
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quick-paced platformer with tight combat and exploration, where each hit matters and secrets offer reward for risk.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short homage to Ghosts 'n Goblins with a Megaman Castlevania feel, lasting about two hours. Bosses are tough and the music is praised, but the gameplay gets repetitive and some note crashes or reversed jump and shoot buttons.

Screenshots

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