World to the West (2017)

Developer: Rain Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 399 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A pulpy, cartoony top-down adventure with lighthearted exploration and puzzle-solving, guided by four distinct characters.

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What players say

Players compare this to a top-down Zelda with four characters, each able to solve different puzzles, but many find the constant backtracking across the same map with every character tiresome. The story is forgettable and the game is on the easy side, while some report glitches, crashes, and softlocks that hurt the experience.

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