Underplayed Gems

Red Island (2019)

Red Island cover
Developer
MACKINN7
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, arcade-like boss rush where you hold down the trigger and dodge patterns for 20 to 35 minutes.

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What players say

Players describe Red Island as a short, casual boss rush where you dodge attacks shown on the ground and shoot back. Many finish in under an hour and find it easy, though some note the final boss can be broken by standing still. The pixel art and music are praised, but reviewers are split on lasting appeal.

Screenshots

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