Underplayed Gems

Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler (2016)

Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler cover
Developer
Venture Moon Industries
Publisher
Alliance Digital Media
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 243 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A classic point-and-click adventure that feels like a lighthearted, funny pirate romp with a nostalgic tribute to 90s LucasArts games.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-painted art and nostalgic Monkey Island style, but nearly everyone calls it far too short, often finished in 1-3 hours. Many feel the game was cut short or never finished, with a story that ends abruptly. Reviews are split on whether the low asking price makes the brevity acceptable.

Screenshots

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