Guild of Darksteel (2021)

Developer: Igor Sandman
Publisher: Digerati
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cinematic side-scroller with a dark fantasy atmosphere and pixel art, where you play an immortal sellsword exploring a rich, layered world and uncovering an evil plot.

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What players say

Players agree it is a very short game with nice pixel art and an interesting world, but most call the combat repetitive and the controls buggy. Some praise the Prince of Persia-inspired dueling, while others note there is no actual platforming.

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