Underplayed Gems

Black Spire (2023)

Black Spire cover
Developer
Mechland Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A dark 2D side-scrolling souls-like with simplified controls where you only need to attack and roll, creating a more accessible but still tense feel.

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What players say

Players praise the bold design of removing player movement entirely, leaving only attack and dodge, which makes combat feel like a rhythm game. Reviewers split on the difficulty: some find the curve punishing, especially with ranged enemies, while others enjoy the challenge. Several note that development seems abandoned, with the last update in 2023 and negligible English translation.

Screenshots

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