Underplayed Gems

Actraiser Renaissance (2021)

Actraiser Renaissance cover
Developer
Sonic Powered, Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating
3.5 of 5, 5 player ratings
Main story
about 15 hours
Completionist
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A retro-inspired blend of side-scrolling combat and strategic city management, balancing action with thoughtful planning as you guide humanity from a divine perspective.

retrohybridstrategicactiongod gamecity buildingplatformingatmospheric

About

Heaven, earth and mankind - create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the 90's classic hit Actraiser. Actraiser Renaissance combines 2D platforming action (Realm Acts) with a City-building simulation (Realm Management) in the ultimate battle between good and evil! Help humanity flourish by playing as the Lord of Light and their loyal angel in a world beset by evil.

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