Underplayed Gems

Polybius Invaders (2021)

Polybius Invaders cover
Developer
Jonni the Dodger, Peter Ward
Publisher
Jonni The Dodger
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic, frenetic arcade shooter that overwhelms the senses with psychedelic visuals and a dark, conspiracy-tinged atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the visuals and music as a modern update on classic arcade games, and light gun support works smoothly for several models. Difficulty is a major point: multiple players say the bullet volume makes it punishingly hard, with many unable to get past stage 3 or 4. Some note the main laser sound feels weak.

Screenshots

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