Lovely Planet Arcade (2016)

Developer: quicktequila
Publisher: tinyBuild
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 154 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A colorful and cute first-person shooter that feels like a fast-paced precision puzzle, demanding quick reflexes and precise timing in short, rhythmic levels.

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What players say

Players are split on this spin-off. Some appreciate the shift from twitch shooter to puzzle-like memory challenges, while others feel it strips away what made the original Lovely Planet special. The horizontal-only aiming and requirement to replay levels multiple times get frequent mentions.

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