Gal Guardians: Demon Purge (2023)

Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 1,375 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

This is a frantic 2D action-adventure where you swap between two sisters with distinct abilities, exploring a gothic castle and fighting tough bosses in a cute but dark pixel-art world.

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What players say

Players say it plays like classic Castlevania, not a metroidvania, with stage-based progression and no map to track collectibles. The lack of a tracker makes 100% completion tedious and forces a guide. Online co-op is a highlight, bosses are fair, and the difficulty can spike early, though it eases as skills unlock. Opinions are split on the horny fan service and the overall design feeling dated.

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