Nova Wing (2018)

Developer: Sub Orbital Software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 34 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic fast-scrolling arcade shooter that feels like a frantic co-op or solo blitz through alien swarms with simple upgrade loops.

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What players say

Players say Nova Wing is a short arcade shooter with seven levels that takes about 20 minutes to beat. The controls have a slippery momentum that some find frustrating, and enemies are bullet sponges. It offers an upgradable weapon and a decent soundtrack, but several reviewers wish it were longer.

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