Underplayed Gems

Castle of no Escape (2017)

Castle of no Escape cover
Developer
D.E.X. Team
Publisher
TERNOX, Xitilon
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Arcade
Rating
2.5 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Navigating a labyrinthine castle with relentless monsters and cursed treasures, the game feels like a tense, looping grind with no real resolution.

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About

Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.

Screenshots

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