Underplayed Gems

Pier Pressure (2020)

Pier Pressure cover
Developer
Headcannon
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, colorful arcade shoot-'em-up where you juggle energy for firing, movement, and upgrades while chasing a villain through sky and sea.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and charm from Sonic Mania alumni, but are split on the difficulty. Many describe a punishing upgrade system where dying at a checkpoint can trap you in a deathloop, and co-op is reportedly broken for player 2. The game is short at four levels.

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