Mambo Wave (2021)

Developer: Game Breaker Studios
Publisher: HaDe Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 58 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A straightforward 2D action platformer where you fight through waves of enemies with a retro 80s aesthetic.

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What players say

Players say it is an asset flip that misleads with its genre tag: the screen auto-scrolls so fast you cannot keep up, and jumping fights a strong wind that makes ledges and turrets feel unfair. A few find it a fun high-score chase, but most call it broken and painful.

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