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89%28789% positive reviews, Very Positive across 287 reviews·Action-Adventure · 2D
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Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired style action platformer. Exciting new platformer that combines the action-RPG genre with hack 'n' slash gameplay. 2D action, heroic characters, gloomy environments, demonic bosses, these all seem to excite players a lot. Pixels will be combined with other cool retro elements and the result will certainly be something that will meet the needs of PC gamers. Once in-game, users will get to control a heroic character who will often be seen throwing a spear to create additional platforms. To boot, puzzle and combat elements will further enhance the experience. You wouldn’t want to miss out on it. With the gold that you collect, you can increase your health level, your arsenal of weapons to be thrown away. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses. Ghoulboy brings back the look and feel of the very best classic retro platformers from the 90's, introducing refreshed and engaging gameplay mechanics. If you miss platformers from the 16-bit era, and think games nowadays aren't that good anymore, think twice! Ghoulboy is for you. GHoulboy Features: -4 bosses -Chiptune retro musics -Puzzles -3 weapons (small sword,big sword, mace) -2 throwable weapons -Gamepad support A GREAT ADVENTURE• Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters. MAGIC AND SWORDS• Find powerful weapons, items and spells to defeat your enemies.
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