Underplayed Gems

Dark Swords Firelink (2023)

Dark Swords Firelink cover
Developer
Lair Games Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A pixel-art Metroidvania where you explore a nonlinear dark fantasy world as a female protagonist, with deliberate progression and combat.

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What players say

Players are split on this short metroidvania. Many praise the pixel art, atmosphere, and music, but a vocal group reports unresponsive controls, a janky first boss, and a minimal map without markers. The game takes roughly 4 to 7 hours to complete.

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