Underplayed Gems

Eagle Island Twist (2019)

Eagle Island Twist cover
Developer
Pixelnicks
Publisher
Retroware
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 230 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast and demanding roguelite platformer where you throw a cute owl companion through colorful, procedurally generated levels, blending old-school arcade feel with modern challenge.

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What players say

Players compare Eagle Island Twist to Yoshi's Island and Owlboy, praising its owl-throwing combat and pixel art. The difficulty is high and the controls are polarizing, with some finding them awkward on controller. Reviews split on whether the game is a hidden gem or boring, though the core combat and art style win over most who stick with it.

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