Underplayed Gems

Acquiescence (2021)

Acquiescence cover
Developer
Agaricus Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric 2D action platformer with punishing combat, dark electronic music, and a surreal, nightmarish world.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, music, and art, but split on the controls: early reviews demanded custom key bindings, which later players confirm were added. The game is a pure run-and-gun platformer with no story or cutscenes, throwing you straight into action.

Screenshots

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