Underplayed Gems

Guardian (2017)

Guardian cover
Developer
Exodus Software
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a broken, atmospheric world as a guardian, piecing together a mystery while fighting enemies and navigating varied environments.

atmosphericexplorationfemale protagonistmetroidvaniaactionadventurechallengingmysterious

What players say

Players describe Guardian as a short, rough-around-the-edges Metroidvania with a front-loaded difficulty that eases as the player gains upgrades. Many note bugs and glitches, though some say the game is complete and enjoyable for its low price, with good music and a split-map structure similar to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia.

Screenshots

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