N-GON (2022)

Developer: quadape
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

The game feels like a relentless arcade shooter that quickly ramps from manageable to overwhelming, demanding quick dodging and strategic use of a bullet magnet to chain explosions.

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What players say

Players praise the unique magnetism-based aiming and psychedelic vector visuals, but note that movement has inertia, making precise dodging tricky, and some late-game waves feel overcrowded. Difficulty ramps up notably after the second boss, and the game offers unlockable palettes and an inverted mode.

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