Stargazer (2024)

Developer: Emerald Wizard Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a pixel-art 2D beat-em-up platformer where the hero shreds enemies with a guitar weapon to a heavy metal soundtrack.

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What players say

Players say this is a very challenging and sometimes rage-inducing game. Some find it fun, while others call it frustratingly hard, with one-hit deaths and long checkpoints. A few players also note the lack of achievements and Chinese language support.

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