Underplayed Gems

Laboratory X-29 (2023)

Laboratory X-29 cover
Developer
BlayzbyFill Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced, colorful top-down shooter with a humorous tone and punishing difficulty, where each procedurally generated run feels fresh and chaotic.

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What players say

Players praise the fast, chaotic twin-stick action and the unique health mechanic based on eating chicken. Many note cool pixel art and music, but some report that achievements are locked and a dialogue freeze at the final boss can make the game unbeatable.

Screenshots

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