Underplayed Gems

Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo (2016)

Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo cover
Developer
HEY
Publisher
Hanaji Games, Gamera Game
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 136 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, intense bullet-hell shooter with a retro synth soundtrack and a stylish, metallic visual design.

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What players say

Players love the intense, fast action driven by a dynamic rank system that keeps the screen filled with bullets. They praise the variety of ships, branching stages, and a soundtrack reminiscent of Genesis shooters. Some note it is easier to clear than most bullet hells. A minority report technical hiccups with the v2.0 version, mostly on launch and exit.

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