Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦 (2014)

Developer: Secret Base
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 154 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic 2D beat 'em up where four players fight retro-themed zombies with permadeath adding tension to every run.

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What players say

Players praise the nostalgia and pixel art but split on whether that outweighs the flaws. Some say controls are stiff and hit detection is unreliable, while others enjoy the challenge. The permadeath system where money buys continues is a standout mechanic, but long-time players say the game was abandoned by its developers.

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