Mini Island: Night (2020)

Developer: MACKINN7
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, lighthearted arcade boss rush where you hold to shoot your way through cute enemies in short sessions.

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What players say

Players enjoy the fast-paced combat and cute artstyle, though note it stays short. The game adds a twin boss fight and multiple characters, but some say the enemy patterns feel samey. Difficulty gets a slight bump from earlier entries.

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