Underplayed Gems

The Tarnishing of Juxtia (2022)

The Tarnishing of Juxtia cover
Developer
Actual Nerds
Publisher
Mastiff, Neverland Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.4 of 5, 695 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A punishing yet rewarding Souls-inspired 2D action RPG with dark fantasy visuals and a haunting score, where calculated risks and precise combat define the feel.

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What players say

Players call this a very hard, linear 2D soulslike that is not a metroidvania, taking 8-9 hours. Many praise the responsive combat and pixel art, but some report control or display bugs, and opinions split on whether the difficulty is satisfying or tedious.

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