Game overview
Explore a small island, fight countless monsters, find the Vanguard Relic in the non-linear dungeon, and enjoy the nostalgic graphics and music. Two-player co-op available.
Introducing a brand new island and dungeon with a plethora of advanced tools and enemies, The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short but fascinating top-down adventure game that is inspired by some of the best-loved and adored 16-bit games in the gaming industry. Immerse yourself in the game's classic artwork, nostalgic soundtrack, and embark on a journey to discover the elusive Vanguard relic. With a tiny island overworld and a huge non-linear dungeon to explore and countless monsters to encounter, you will dive straight into this game's adventure.
The game's quest is built with a non-linear structure, granting a range of paths and routes to the majority of locations. Moreover, the game's controls are easy to operate and understand, with touch screen and controller compatibility. Touch controls can be removed from the game's settings menu if required. You will discover countless hidden gems and Easter eggs packed within the game. The game was designed primarily for single-player, but two-player co-op mode is also available, including language support for English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. The game also offers several display settings such as widescreen and classic aspect ratios.
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