Roar of Revenge

Cheap, playable, and controls okay. However, despite being short both in overall length as well as individual levels, some of them are designed in such a way as to be annoying. An example is an underwater maze with slow movement, backtracking, and instant-death spikes. Certain enemies also feel ill designed, such as a fish-man that walks forward occasionally spitting out a projectile you can't avoid if too close, and a stationary snake that can only be damaged when a spot on it glows that can't be timed to hit with your lone ranged attack. Thankfully, the bosses aren't as annoying as some of the levels or standard enemies. Buy this only if you can get it cheap, and only if you have patience and are willing to die and replay levels over and over again until you figure out how to mitigate damage or just get lucky. This isn't a game I'd recommend anyone play over any other title. However, the game is beatable and generally not too obnoxious in design. On the one hand, I want this game to exit the "profile features limited" phase for my Achievements to count, something that can only happen if more people buy it. On the other hand, I wouldn't recommend this game because it tried my p…

Roar of Revenge, developed and published by SEEP, is a retro-inspired action-platformer that embraces the design sensibilities of classic side-scrolling adventures, offering a straightforward but engaging experience rooted in simplicity and familiarity. It places players in the role of Keel the Barbarian, who sets out on a quest to confront a powerful lion-like enemy threatening his world. The narrative is intentionally minimal, serving primarily as a framework to connect the levels and motivate progression rather than as a central element of the experience. The gameplay is built around traditional platforming and melee combat, with players navigating through a series of stages filled with enemies, traps, and environmental hazards. Movement is responsive and easy to understand, allowing players to jump, attack, and traverse obstacles with precision. Early on, the character’s abilities are limited, but as the game progresses, new skills and enhancements are gradually introduced. This steady expansion of the moveset provides a sense of growth, making later encounters feel more dynamic without overwhelming the player with complexity. Level design plays a significant role in maintain…

Been a long time since I played a new game for 3.2 hours straight. This is a thing of fiendish, infernal beauty. Can't wait to come back to some more of it. Looks the part, plays the part. If this was on the NES, it would have been legendary

retro done right, this game really feels like i could have played it back in the day when i would rent nintendo games from blockbuster

While presented as a cross between [b]Rastan[/b] and [b]Faxanadu[/b], there are no RPG elements like the latter; it's a linear game and the inspiration is mostly visual (the character when climbing ladders looks very similar). The whole game looks, sounds, and feels like a title from the later years of the NES, and does it very convincingly, even if I recognized some sprites from the first [b]Swords & Bones[/b], adequately recolored. I'm usually not crazy about CRT filters, but the one used here is pretty good. In a most bizarre choice, the game opens with the heroic barbarian apparently so out of shape, the first of the four relics that will make him able to vanquish evil makes him capable of jumping to begin with! After the initial perplexity, however, playing for a while without a mechanic we take for granted turned out fun, and the level is short enough for the gimmick to not overstay its welcome. The whole quest offers a good variety of backgrounds, enemies, and even situations like underwater levels - although one of them is the most annoying, looking for half a dozen gems between dead ends and instant-death spikes - and even a shmup level clearly homaging [b]Dragon Spirit[/…

If you catch it on sale and have 2 or 3 hours to kill this is a fun and simple old school side scroller worth playing especially if you got a soft spot for playing as barbarian warriors in a land of sword and sorcery.. Also pretty easy to get all achievements on your first play through.