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About A Lenda de Niterói
A Lenda de Niterói is a historical action-adventure game set in 16th-century Guanabara Bay, developed by Seven Moons and released on January 4, 2026 for PC. You play as Arariboia, navigating dense forests, battling Tupinimbás and French forces, and uncovering stories tied to the region’s past. The game blends exploration with metroidvania-style progression, letting you backtrack to previously locked areas as you upgrade skills. It’s a single-player narrative-driven experience that leans into local history, offering a mix of combat, platforming, and environmental storytelling. The vibe is earnest but uneven, aiming to balance educational elements with gameplay.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around crossing handcrafted environments, where you’ll climb trees, swim through rivers, and fight using a mix of melee and ranged weapons. Combat feels basic, with enemies often clumping together for easy takedowns, but the real focus is on exploration. You’ll backtrack frequently to access new zones after gaining abilities like improved climbing or swimming speed. The metroidvania influence is light, progression is more linear than interconnected, but the sense of discovery remains satisfying. Boss fights punctuate key story beats, though they’re rarely memorable. Controls are responsive, but the camera occasionally struggles with tight spaces. Sessions typically last 2-3 hours, with a strong push toward uncovering lore through scattered voiceovers and environmental cues.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.3/5, with 72% completing the main story. Average playtime is 12 hours, though 23% report hitting 18+ hours. Community moods are split between “curious” (41%) and “determined” (33%), with some frustration over combat repetition. Reviews praise the setting (“A fresh take on colonial history”) but critique pacing (“First third drags”). The 32 achievements include collecting 100% of lore fragments and defeating bosses without taking damage. Critics on other sites note the game’s ambition overshadows polish, with one calling it “a passion project with uneven execution.” Still, 82% of players say they’d replay it for the worldbuilding alone.
PlayPile's Take
A Lenda de Niterói is a niche pick for history enthusiasts and metroidvania fans who don’t mind rough edges. At $34.99, it offers decent value for its 12-hour core experience, though the lack of multiplayer and repetitive combat may deter others. The achievements add 8 extra hours of grinding, which could sway completionists. While not a genre-definer, its commitment to local storytelling and exploration makes it worth a try, if you’re patient with its quirks. Skip it if you crave tight combat or deep systemic complexity.
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