Neon Aileron (2019)

Developer: Saturday Development, LLC
Publisher: SaturdayDevelopment, LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A retro shoot 'em up that feels rhythmic and forgiving, with a focus on shooting enemies to the beat rather than dodging dense patterns.

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What players say

Players praise the 16-bit visuals, synthwave soundtrack, and forgiving difficulty, calling it a good entry-level shmup. Many note the short runtime of about 30 minutes and unfinished story mode, with the developer going silent after promising updates. Local co-op is a highlight, but some find the enemy variety lacking.

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