Xanthiom Zero (2023)
- Developer
- MathanGames
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 143 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tough old-school voyage into a alien planet's depths, built around methodical item hunting and weapon customization.
retro metroidvaniaatmospheric explorationchallenging combatpixel graphicsdifficultsingleplayerside scrollercontroller friendly
What players say
Players finish it in 3-6 hours and praise its tight pacing, but opinions split on the music and backtracking. Gun modifiers add variety, and the game captures the feel of classic Metroid.
Screenshots
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