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An artistic metroidvania with a classic NES era gameplay, taking the player through the life of an average man escaping his depression in a partly imaginary world he created around him. Fight more than 60 enemy types and 5 bosses, uncover more than 160 areas and unlock all powers and items.

2017IndieFree To PlayFree to playWindows · Linuxby team BitClub
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Frequently asked about External Visions

Is External Visions free to play?
Yes — External Visions is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to External Visions?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside External Visions are Castle In The Darkness, Aggelos, Super Dangerous Dungeons.
Who developed External Visions?
External Visions was developed by team BitClub.

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