IguaRPG

i loved this... satisfying grindy lil game w/ cute visuals

"IguaRPG" is a short and great little 2D-action-adventure with light RPG elements, where you play an iguana tasked to find an ancient weapon to fend off otherworldy invaders. The premise is simple and a little silly (the ending is really bonkers) but earnest and immersive at the same time. Gameplaywise you walk around, converse with NPCs, buy consumables or stat-raising items at the bar, hop and charge on things until they pop and find keys to unlock blessings that open up the map further. The worldbuiling is very unique and retro, the soundtrack is weird, funky and really good. The character creator is also quite adorable! It is sadly quite short, but densely packed. But don't be fooled by the cute and charming presentation: The game is not easy, for enemies in the later areas pack a punch and the boss patterns are quite tight! Give it a try! It's solo-dev indie game goodness with a vision!

Great little game with so much personality in every corner. It's a bit challenging but nothing practice (and a little grinding) can't fix. Give this game a try if you like bump combat, iguana customization, and smug clowns.

The cutest RPG alive.

Packed to the brim with neat puzzles and challenging bosses! A world that isn't all that big, but holds plenty of secrets, hidden pathways, and a structure that has you grow really familiar with the playful spaces. Getting to customize your character and talk to fun NPCs for hints was a pleasure!

IguaRPG is VERY lo-fi, stripping down action-RPG concepts to their absolute basics (overworld maps are a few screens, dungeons are three mini-challenges). This is what makes it excellent: it's a short experience (reminiscent of Ys 1, which has similar combat) that is still very challenging and demanding. Anyone sick of grinding for EXP and coins should play this game