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Gunmetal Arcadia Zero

Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches.

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Developer
Minor Key Games
Publisher
Minor Key Games
Release
November 15, 2016
9 years and 262 days ago
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Mostly Positive131 reviews73.3%

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Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches. As the young elf Vireo, you will heed the call of adventure: choose a weapon, choose a side, and rise to be the hero your city needs. Gunmetal Arcadia Zero features classic platformer action and world-class CRT simulation technology that evokes the aesthetics of past generations.

From developer J. Kyle Pittman (Super Win the Game) and Minor Key Games (Slayer Shock) comes Gunmetal Arcadia Zero, an all-new action-adventure platformer drenched in glowing retro goodness.

  • Use blades, bombs, and a bevy of subweapons
  • Visit NPCs, buy and sell gear, and learn the lore of Arcadia
  • Fight your way through six stages jam-packed with baddies and bosses
  • Exquisite game feel — that's a thing!
  • NEW!! Speedrun mode tracks splits and records best times
  • World-class CRT simulation
    • Fully customizable
    • NEW!! Now with editable preset slots
  • Authentic 8-bit soundtrack
    • Over 40 minutes of original music
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