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

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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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