Underplayed Gems

Escape Zolstar (2019)

Escape Zolstar cover
Developer
Robert Alvarez
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A classic retro-inspired action platformer where you methodically explore interconnected rooms, collect upgrades, and face tough enemies and bosses at a deliberate pace.

retrodifficultexploration-focusedactionmetroidvanianonlinearshootingminimalist

What players say

Players say it is a short and difficult Metroidvania with precision platforming and long gauntlets between save points. The music is repetitive and there is almost no ending. Players are split on whether the difficulty is rewarding or frustrating.

Screenshots

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