Underplayed Gems

Attack of the Karens (2023)

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Developer
Studio Primitive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, tongue-in-cheek shoot 'em up where you blast absurd enemies with rapid upgrades and over-the-top humor.

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What players say

Players praise the game's humor, voice acting, and charming art style, with randomized levels and bosses giving good replay value. It's considered on the easier side for a shmup, and persistent upgrades help newcomers, though some find the difficulty balance uneven and note non-skippable cutscenes.

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