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OVERWHELMED (2023)

OVERWHELMED cover
Developer
Blukulélé
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced twin-stick shooter with neon visuals and a minimalist aesthetic, where you dodge enemy fire and manage an overheat mechanic while upgrading your ship.

fast-pacedneonminimalistintensearcadechallengingrepetitiveretro

What players say

Players love the twin-stick action, slick controls, and how each ship changes the feel and soundtrack, but several say runs are too short and the upgrade system feels like pointless busywork. Reviews split on difficulty: some find it easy until pushing for S ranks, while others call it quickly challenging.

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Screenshots

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