Pixelpunk XL (2018)

Developer: Mykhail Konokh
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, pixelated old-school shooter where you drift through zero gravity, blasting enemies in procedurally generated sci-fi tunnels with a punishing permadeath loop.

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What players say

Players call it a competent 6DOF shooter in the style of Descent, but the campaign can be completed in under two hours. Reviews split on whether the procedural generation makes up for a bare-bones enemy roster and only three bosses, some find the lack of a map and corridor-heavy combat frustrating, while others enjoy the retro aesthetic and satisfying flight controls for the asking price.

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