UnderParty

Editorial Worth it

UnderParty is a brutally difficult 2D action-platformer with stylish combat and a committed dark tone. Its main campaign is genuinely well-designed—tightly structured, visually striking, and mechanically rewarding once you internalize its logic. The problem emerges in the post-game Sweeping Operations, especially Operation 2, which abandons elegant difficulty in favor of grinding: enemies become number-bloated damage sponges, level progression demands repeated runs for currency to buy stats, and checkpoints disappear entirely. Community opinion splits cleanly: those who stick to the main story praise it highly; those chasing completion find the late-game a joyless time-sink. The game also undersells itself—marketing emphasizes gore and ryona content that is present but relatively subdued compared to similar titles, leading some to feel misled about its focus. For its niche (high-difficulty action fans, ryona enthusiasts), the core experience is genuinely worth playing; for completionists or those seeking more explicit content, expect frustration.