The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island
Released May 2022
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games.
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Developer
Publisher
Plow Games LLC.
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Now includes a second island and dungeon, along with new enemies and equipment!
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games you know and love. It features a small island overworld, a large non-linear dungeon, countless monsters to battle, classic art that takes you back through time, and a nostalgic soundtrack. In the game, you venture on a quest to find the hidden Vanguard Relic.
FEATURES
Non-linear adventure structure with multiple ways to get to most places.
Simple, intuitive controls.
Tons of secrets and Easter eggs.
Designed around single-player, but even more fun with two-player co-op.
*You will need two connected/paired, compatible controllers to play co-op.
Nostalgic graphics and music inspired by many 16-bit classics.
Several display options, including widescreen and classic aspect ratios.
Language support for English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games you know and love. It features a small island overworld, a large non-linear dungeon, countless monsters to battle, classic art that takes you back through time, and a nostalgic soundtrack. In the game, you venture on a quest to find the hidden Vanguard Relic.
FEATURES
Non-linear adventure structure with multiple ways to get to most places.
Simple, intuitive controls.
Tons of secrets and Easter eggs.
Designed around single-player, but even more fun with two-player co-op.
*You will need two connected/paired, compatible controllers to play co-op.
Nostalgic graphics and music inspired by many 16-bit classics.
Several display options, including widescreen and classic aspect ratios.
Language support for English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
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