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LIZARDS MUST DIE

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

What works
  • Unique and humorous slavic-themed story and setting
  • Energetic and memorable soundtrack
  • Fun cooperative multiplayer
  • Challenging and engaging combat
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Janky and sometimes clunky controls and animations
  • Limited exploration and linear levels
  • Some technical issues and bugs
  • Short game length
  • Mixed quality in voice acting and translations

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Hidden Gems

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LIZARDS MUST DIE: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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