Underplayed Gems

They Always Run (2021)

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Developer
Alawar
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 964 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You play as a three-armed bounty hunter in a stylish, hand-drawn sci-fi western, dashing through side-scrolling combat while unraveling a galaxy-wide conspiracy.

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What players say

Players praise the combat and worldbuilding but criticize the sluggish controls and heavy inertia. The story ends on a cliffhanger that leaves some frustrated, and progression is linear with a basic skill tree.

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