Underplayed Gems

Banzo - Marks of Slavery (2018)

Banzo - Marks of Slavery cover
Developer
Uruca Game Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like managing a precarious community under constant pressure, making tactical decisions with a sense of duty and hope.

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What players say

Players praise Banzo for its unique focus on Brazilian quilombo resistance history and its outstanding soundtrack. The management gameplay is simple and short, but some complain about hidden mechanics that cause sudden failure and a buggy save system that forces restarts.

Trailer

Screenshots

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