Underplayed Gems

THORN DEMON HUNTER (2022)

THORN DEMON HUNTER cover
Developer
LIN YUANHUI
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A punishing yet atmospheric action RPG with pixel art, where deliberate combat and exploration in a dark fantasy world are driven by a mysterious story.

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What players say

Players report it will not start on some systems, crashing immediately. Those who can play find the default controls confusing (A to confirm, ESC for fullscreen) and the movement stiff with animation gaps, though the pixel art is praised. Reviews warn of a missing map, no key rebinding, and punishing traps.

Screenshots

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