Underplayed Gems

Spirit Mancer (2024)

Spirit Mancer cover
Developer
Sunny Syrup Studio
Publisher
Dear Villagers, OKJOY
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You quickly shoot and slash your way through colorful 2D stages, pausing to capture demons from broken shields and summon them as allies; the pace is bright and breezy even when fights get busy.

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What players say

Players praise the deck-building and creature-collecting combat but point out missing features like keybinding and co-op saving, overly long levels, and a crash bug that can erase progress. The story ends on a cliffhanger, and several cutscenes lack audio. Reviews also note that late-game enemies carry multiple color shields, making capture tedious, and that the many side activities feel grindy.

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