FriendZoned Archer (2018)

Developer: Centipede Game Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic NES Zelda-inspired action game where you wander freely, shoot and combo enemies, and find hidden items with a lightly sad premise of rescuing multiple waifus.

classic actionexplorationhidden secretsarcher combatopen worldlighthearted sadnessnes-inspiredmodest difficulty

What players say

Players say it is a short, old-school adventure that feels like the first Zelda, with a free-roaming world and hidden dungeons. The minimal direction at the start can be confusing, but the music and combat system get praise.

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