Xenon Valkyrie (2017)

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

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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.

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