Underplayed Gems

TAURONOS (2017)

TAURONOS cover
Developer
cavalie_ro, S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L.
Publisher
S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 63 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric chase through a dark labyrinth where every step is shadowed by an immortal, ever-present Minotaur.

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What players say

Players are split on Tauronos. Some find it a bleak, tense dungeon crawler with good atmosphere and tricky puzzles, while others call it frustrating and dull. Complaints center on the slow walking speed and the relentless minotaur that discourages exploration. The game is short, around 3 hours, and has a time-limit mechanic that increases the pressure.

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