POLYBIUS (2018)

Developer: Llamasoft Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 256 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A blissful, high-speed tunnel shooter that combines psychedelic visuals with a driving soundtrack for an exhilarating trance-like experience.

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What players say

Players describe POLYBIUS as a fast, trippy arcade shooter that blends Rez's visuals with F-Zero's speed. The game uses only two inputs and works well in VR or on an arcade cabinet, though some hit a wall with later wall-jumping levels.

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