Darxanadon (2022)

Developer: Scumhead
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 75 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A punishing but rewarding journey through a vast interconnected world of dark fantasy, demanding precise combat and exploration.

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What players say

Players call it a short, retro Zelda 2 and Faxanadu clone with a charming atmosphere and good boss designs, but they are nearly unanimous about frustrating jank: terrible ladders, glitchy screen transitions, and no in-game map. The short 2-3 hour runtime and low price divide players, some finding it worth the cost, others calling it a buggy mess.

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