Underplayed Gems

Bannerman (2017)

Bannerman cover
Developer
Armitage Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 152 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A bleak and punishing medieval action game with methodical swordplay and a grim atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the dark pixel art and soundtrack but are split on the combat: some find it rewarding and tactical, others call it clunky and inconsistent. A major complaint is the lack of a save option, forcing full restarts after losing. The game is short, around 8-10 hours, with no replay value.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.