Paradox Vector (2020)

Developer: Schmidt Workshops
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging, retro-styled first-person shooter with a moody, Lovecraftian atmosphere and non-linear exploration through surreal, non-Euclidean spaces.

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What players say

Players praise the trippy vector visuals and space-warping level design, but are split on the game: the first half is a laid-back metroidvania, the second half becomes a relentless horde shooter with scarce healing. The whole thing is short at around 1-2 hours.

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