Underplayed Gems

Classic Marathon (2024)

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Developer
Aleph One Developers
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,250 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Movement is swift, combat is frantic, and the low-res corridors feel claustrophobic yet energetic.

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What players say

Players praise the story as one of gaming's best, with a compelling rogue AI, but warn that some levels are deliberately punishing. Opinions split hard on the gameplay: a minority calls it boring or the worst FPS ever, while others find the combat more satisfying than classic Doom.

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