Underplayed Gems

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider (2023)

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider cover
Developer
JoyMasher
Publisher
The Arcade Crew
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 527 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A crisp, fast-paced 16-bit-style action platformer that feels like riding the razor edge between retro nostalgia and tight, focused combat.

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What players say

Players praise the fast-paced action and Megaman-like structure, but many find the movement clunky and the platforming frustrating. The game is short at around 2-3 hours, and upgrade chips like health regen make it feel easy. Players are split on difficulty, with some saying it lacks retro challenge while others find it fair.

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Screenshots

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