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Damsel

Sep 30, 2020 6 years ago
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Type Base game 2018 Genres ArcadeIndiePlatform Companies Screwtape Studios · Publisher · Eastasiasoft · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more.

What it’s like

Damsel delivers a high-octane, arcade-style platforming experience defined by its striking comic book aesthetic and frenetic pacing. The premise casts you as a superheroine navigating a dark, cartoonish world filled with vampires and dystopian threats, focusing on immediate action rather than narrative depth. Visually, the game is a standout, utilizing vibrant, stylized art that brings the illustrated panels to life with fluid animation. The core gameplay loop emphasizes speed, agility, and reflexes as you dash through linear arenas, engaging in fast-paced combat against various enemies. While the difficulty provides a satisfying challenge for action fans, the experience can feel repetitive over long sessions due to its linear structure and lack of deep systemic variety. It is best enjoyed in short bursts, prioritizing visual flair and adrenaline-fueled moments over complex storytelling or exploration.

Strong in PacingVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / Mechanics

Keep in mind The linear level design and repetitive enemy encounters may lead to boredom if played for extended periods without breaks. · Narrative and character development are minimal, serving primarily as a backdrop for the action rather than a focal point.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, goto.game, trueachievements.com, gamespew.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Linux Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20188 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20188 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Oct 19, 20188 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Aug 06, 20197 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Aug 07, 20197 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Sep 30, 20206 years ago

Reviews

72Critics · 3 70Players

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