Underplayed Gems

The Oldest Edda (2024)

The Oldest Edda cover
Developer
Blind Harpy Gamedev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A punishing 2D action-platformer where you guide a near-dead Norse warrior through mythic, pixelated realms in a linear quest.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of level mechanics and the nostalgic, handcrafted feel, but warn the difficulty is punishing with frequent one-hit deaths. Controls feel clunky to some, especially on keyboard, while others find the gameplay fluid. The goofy art and voice acting divide opinion, but most agree the game is fun for retro platformer fans.

Screenshots

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