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An American Werewolf in L.A. (2024)

An American Werewolf in L.A. cover
Developer
PlayMedusa
Publisher
Aurita Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, retro-styled brawler that feels like a high-speed chase through 80s and 90s Americana, with punchy combat and a nostalgic B-movie horror vibe.

freneticnostalgicretrobeat 'em uphigh-pacedold schoolcombat-heavynostalgic

What players say

Players praise the pixel art but call the controls stiff and unremappable, with attacks that lock the character in place. The game is very short, around 30 minutes, with only five stages. Difficulty spikes and enemies attacking from off-screen frustrate some, while others enjoy the arcade-like challenge. Most agree it is a low-budget passion project with little replay value.

Trailer

Screenshots

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