Hope Trigger (2021)

Developer: Adisa Game Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A difficult, anime-styled 2D side-scrolling action RPG where you hack and slash through dark fantasy ruins with a female protagonist, exploring a lost kingdom's desolate remains.

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What players say

Players are split on this early access action RPG. Some see potential in its continuous updates and enjoy the combat skills, while others are put off by stiff movement, unclear controls, a permadeath system with no early upgrades, and bugs like save loss. Reviews frequently mention controller issues and a tutorial that is incomplete.

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