Zahalia (2018)

Developer: LunarCore Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a deliberate, methodical adventure that feels like stepping into a classic 80s dungeon crawler, where every screen holds a secret and progress depends on careful exploration.

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What players say

Players compare it to the original Legend of Zelda, but reviews split sharply: some find a fun, short homage, while others report game-breaking bugs like dungeon doors resetting, characters disappearing, and achievements not unlocking. The keyboard controls are poorly mapped and a controller is recommended.

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