Downward Spear

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Downward Spear is a single player action game. It was developed by imakegame software and was released on March 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Downward Spear is a single player isometric tactical action game with stealth and horror elements. The ice caps have melted causing flooding of most coastal land, and released ancient viruses that consume their hosts. Play as one of the human "experiments" from a shadowy cabal attempting to retrieve the Elixir. Along the way are disparate raiders, wanderers, mysterious entities, and gr…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, requiring strategic planning for each move.
It has a nostalgic 90's pixel-based appearance and combines fast-paced shooting with tactical RPG elements.
Players appreciate the mini quests, exploration, and the potential for future updates, indicating a strong foundation for the game.

Some players find the early levels unbalanced, particularly with armored bosses and limited resources.
The game can be difficult to navigate for newcomers, requiring a steep learning curve.
There are concerns about the current lack of checkpoints, which could hinder progress in challenging levels.

graphics
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The graphics, animations, and interface are highly praised, contributing to an overall engaging storyline.
- “The graphics, animations, interface, and storyline are fantastic.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every scene a visual treat.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a unique blend of fast-paced shooter mechanics and tactical RPG elements, enhanced by a nostalgic 90's pixel art style. Despite being in early access, it successfully offers a fresh twist on traditional FPS gameplay.
- “While still being in early access, it already provides a twist on the usual FPS gameplay and definitely hits those nostalgia markers with its 90's pixel-based appearance.”
- “The gameplay is a fun mixture of fast-paced shooter and tactical RPG.”
story
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The story is well-received, with users appreciating the engaging mini quests that enhance the completion challenge, alongside strong graphics, animations, and an overall compelling narrative.
- “The graphics, animations, interface, and storyline are great.”
- “I love the mini quests on each level; they add to the completion challenge.”