Underplayed Gems

Guard Duty (2019)

Guard Duty cover
Developer
Headware Games
Publisher
Digital Tribe
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 260 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a slow-paced, narrative-driven point-and-click adventure weaving two eras through pixel-art storytelling

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What players say

Players praise the old-school point-and-click feel and simple puzzles, but many say the medieval section outshines the futuristic one. There is disagreement on the writing: some find it charming and funny, others call it dull and overly talkative.

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Screenshots

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