Underplayed Gems

FadeZone 消逝之地 (2020)

FadeZone 消逝之地 cover
Developer
ZeroXilo, CasketCheese
Publisher
ZeroXilo
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deliberate, methodical puzzle-platformer with combat that feels tense but restrained, set in a pixelated fantasy world with a melancholic undertone.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle design that carries into boss fights and the meta narrative that only opens up in a second or third playthrough. The lack of English translation is a barrier, and some call the second boss fight punishing. Bugs persist, especially in the gear puzzle that crashes or requires a restart.

Screenshots

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