Pentasma (2020)

Developer: Hijong Park
Publisher: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, difficult side-scrolling shooter with retro pixel graphics and bullet-hell action.

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What players say

Players praise Pentasma as a faithful and loving tribute to the classic arcade Defender, with many noting it captures the original's difficulty and addictive quality. Two modes offer both a straight clone and an expanded version with new enemies and weapons, making it a standout for fans of the genre.

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