Underplayed Gems

Gryphon Knight Epic (2015)

Gryphon Knight Epic cover
Developer
Cyber Rhino Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 288 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A 2D shoot 'em up that blends exploration and intense boss duels with pixel artwork and a medieval fantasy setting.

actionshoot 'em upside scrollerexplorationduel-like boss battlespixel graphicsmedieval fantasybullet hell

What players say

Players enjoy the retro pixel art and the challenge, but they are split on the controls: some find the movement slow and the dash unresponsive, while others praise the exploration and weapon variety. A common complaint is the lack of auto-fire, making the pace feel sluggish.

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Screenshots

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