Underplayed Gems

Boldly Forward (2024)

Boldly Forward cover
Developer
SmallMill
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, Strategy
Rating
2.3 of 5, 145 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A light, fast-paced strategic roguelike where you recruit comical warriors and charge through waves of enemies with joyful, over-the-top battles.

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What players say

Players find the game far too difficult, with enemy gear always outpacing the player's. Progression is grindy, especially on PC where the mobile version's ad-based boosts are missing. A few offer detailed strategies to beat it, but most call the experience frustrating. Some note missing equipment descriptions and no cloud save.

Screenshots

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