Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection (2017)

Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 753 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, light-hearted action RPG with an anime aesthetic, where you zip through vibrant skies and quirky dungeons with a cheerful vampire princess companion.

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What players say

Players praise the game's charm, combat, and food-based leveling, but warn about the 30 fps cap, no graphical options, and lack of official Chinese support. The protagonist's constant crying and the long introductory cutscene are common complaints. Some find the story overly melodramatic and the dungeon crawling repetitive.

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