Underplayed Gems

Probably Archery (2014)

Probably Archery cover
Developer
South East Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Sports
Rating
2.3 of 5, 397 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You struggle against deliberately awkward limb controls to pull off ridiculous archery stunts, making every shot a clumsy, tense triumph.

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What players say

Players compare it to QWOP or Surgeon Simulator but say the controls are too frustrating to be enjoyable, with even basic actions feeling impossible. The novelty wears off quickly as minigames can be finished in under half an hour, and the VR mode is broken on modern headsets. Some find grinding through the learning curve satisfying, but most do not recommend it.

Screenshots

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