Custodian: Beginning of the End (2021)

Developer: Red-Pixel
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A punishing 2D platformer that mixes precise hacking and slashing with atmospheric exploration through a dark fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and atmosphere but are sharply divided on the clunky controls and unfair difficulty, calling it a brutal trial-and-error platformer with many one-shot spike deaths and animation locks that frustrate combat. Some note it feels unfinished with missing items and broken achievements, while others appreciate the movement and boss designs.

Screenshots

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