Underplayed Gems

Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery (2016)

Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery cover
Developer
ScaryPotato
Publisher
Groupees Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced retro platformer with challenging gameplay and charming pixel graphics that evokes nostalgia for classic Metroid titles.

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What players say

Players praise the metroidvania-style exploration but are split on whether the game is fun or frustrating due to performance issues. A consistent complaint is the forced tiny resolution that cannot be changed to fullscreen, and some report dropped inputs or slow framerate even on powerful PCs, while others find the controls responsive.

Screenshots

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