9th Dawn II (2016)

Developer: Valorware
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 168 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic open-world RPG where you explore varied biomes, battle monsters, and collect tons of loot in a retro 2D style.

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What players say

Players widely prefer the third game and say this one feels incomplete, with broken saves, no crafting despite abundant resources, and frustrating platforming. Some enjoy the old-school RPG feel and exploration, but many warn the multiplayer crashes and the single auto-save can ruin progress.

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