Underplayed Gems

Nova Strike (2023)

Nova Strike cover
Developer
Sanuk Games
Publisher
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.1 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, addictive arcade shoot 'em up where each run means dodging relentless bullet patterns and aiming for a higher score.

fast-pacedaddictivechallengingretroarcadeyrepetitiveskill-basedtop-down shooteraction roguelike

What players say

Players praise the retro pixel visuals and roguelike upgrade system, and many find the game passable for a cheap price, but they consistently criticize the short length of about four hours and excessive downtime between waves. Opinions split on difficulty: some find it relaxing and easy, others wish it was less punishing.

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Screenshots

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