Black Journey to the West (2024)

Developer: Linxian
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, top-down bullet-hell with rogue-lite progression and deep skill-customization that feels like scrambling for survival amidst a swarm of enemies.

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What players say

Players like the many characters and Journey to the West themes, and find the combat visually satisfying with a rubber-stamp feel to the staff. However, many say the game lacks a tutorial and feels unfinished.

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