R-COIL (2018)
- Developer
- Vector Hat
- Publisher
- Thalamus Digital
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 3.4 of 5, 46 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 25 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a frantic arcade shooter where you must balance movement and firing with one button under constant pressure from alien enemies.
fast-pacedarcadesingle-buttonchaoticchallengingtenseretroaction-oriented
What players say
Players compare R-COIL to Asteroids but note the twist of mapping thrust and fire to the same button, with recoil adding challenge. They are split on the control scheme: some find it clever and fun, others frustrating or unfair due to luck. The vector visuals and audio are praised, but mouse and keyboard controls are widely criticized as unplayable, with a gamepad strongly recommended.
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