Metal Black™ S-Tribute (2023)

Developer: CITY CONNECTION
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 56 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A crisp retro arcade shooter with a straightforward power-up system that rewards timing beam attacks while managing a depleting energy gauge.

2d shooterside-scrollingarcade-styleretropower-up focusedfast-paced

What players say

Players praise its dark, surreal atmosphere and the memorable laser-duel mechanic, though they agree it is very difficult. This is a port of the Sega Saturn version, not the arcade, and opinions split on how well it runs on Steam Deck.

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