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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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