Underplayed Gems

The Lord of the Parties (2022)

The Lord of the Parties cover
Developer
Magic Cube, Dizcon
Publisher
HIKE Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.8 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A lighthearted 2D shoot-'em-up RPG where your party's whims shape each day's adventure and survival depends on keeping at least one teammate alive.

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What players say

Players report the demo was broken but the full game works. The core is a party-based vertical shooter where you dodge left and right while units auto-attack. Many note the heavy gear grind is essential because raw leveling barely raises damage. Opinion splits: some find it addictive, others say the shmup part is too simple and the story-grind friction wears thin.

Screenshots

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