Underplayed Gems

Dire Vengeance (2021)

Dire Vengeance cover
Developer
Magic Shot Games
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

It feels like a frantic, old-school run through demonic dungeons with hand-drawn visuals and a dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere.

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What players say

Players say it feels like classic Castlevania with faster mobility and a Gradius-style upgrade system. The difficulty is high, especially with bosses after stage 4, and one hit can reset your upgrades. There is strong praise for the controls, art, and heavy metal soundtrack.

Trailer

Screenshots

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