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Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Lycanthorn II is 3D homage to games of old. You play as Rain, a Vampire Hunter, on her quest to slay Nosferatu.

What works
  • Free with two games included
  • Engaging retro 8-bit style graphics and music
  • Multiple playable characters with unique abilities
  • Open world exploration with dungeons
  • Nostalgic castlevania-inspired gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Boss fights can be repetitive and unbalanced
  • Limited story and character development
  • Some platforming sections are frustrating
  • Enemy respawns can be excessive
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Strategy.

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