Underplayed Gems

LUFTRAUSERS (2014)

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Developer
Vlambeer
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 4,518 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relentlessly fast, white-knuckle arcade shooter that demands split-second reactions as you dodge and blast through explosive aerial chaos.

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What players say

Players are sharply split on the controls, which some find awkward and fight with more than the enemies, while others call the flight system a high-precision dance. The action is fast, the music is praised, and sessions are short but the difficulty spikes, with a paper-thin ship and an end boss that feels nearly impossible.

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