Underplayed Gems

ASCII Attack (2016)

ASCII Attack cover
Developer
Daisy Maze Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast, skill-driven arcade shooter that feels like a classic quarter-muncher, with a nostalgic 80s dot-matrix aesthetic and a relentless wave of enemies.

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful homage to the 1988 arcade game Assault, with a unique control scheme that takes time to master but becomes rewarding. Several reviewers warn it can cause motion sickness.

Screenshots

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