Underplayed Gems

A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine (2020)

A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine cover
Developer
Nevertheless Studio
Publisher
PsychoFlux Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A high-risk arcade brawler where you stand your ground and fend off waves of monsters with precise, rhythmic attacks.

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What players say

Players describe this as a Punch-Out-style game where you dodge and strike from a fixed position, testing pattern recognition and quick reactions. Many note it is short, around one hour for all difficulties, and some wish it were a mobile game. The music and pixel art are praised, though a few find characters janky and the gameplay overstays its welcome slightly.

Trailer

Screenshots

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