Monkey Barrels (2022)

Developer: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, cartoonish shoot-em-up where you blast through swarms of robots with twitchy twin-stick controls.

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What players say

Players describe a solid twin-stick shooter with a short, clean campaign and snappy controls, though the many weapons feel like variations on a theme rather than truly distinct. It is consistently called a hidden gem for its polished arcade action and stylish presentation reminiscent of Nintendo's Good-Feel pedigree.

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