Underplayed Gems

Xenon Valkyrie (2017)

Xenon Valkyrie cover
Developer
Diabolical Mind, Daniel Fernandez Chavez
Publisher
Diabolical Mind
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 133 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, punishing platformer where each run through a randomly generated moon brings new weapons and upgrades.

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What players say

Players are split on Xenon Valkyrie. Some enjoy its pixel art and soundtrack, but many find the gameplay tedious and the difficulty artificial. Complaints focus on the frustrating controls, an unfair final boss, and a heavy reliance on luck for good runs.

Screenshots

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