DERE Vengeance (2023)

Developer: Darius Immanuel Guerrero
Publisher: AppSir Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A surreal and atmospheric pixel-art platformer that juxtaposes creepy glitches and psychological horror with the unsettlingly kind guidance of its companions.

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What players say

Players are split on DERE Vengeance: some praise its pixel art and meta-horror story, while others find the platforming slippery and the controls lacking controller support. Several note it is shorter and easier than the previous Hopbound, but long-time fans appreciate it as part of the franchise.

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