Underplayed Gems

Retro Wing Prime (2018)

Retro Wing Prime cover
Developer
Giant Light Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a sleek, one-button arcade shooter that feels quick to learn but punishing to master.

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What players say

Players describe this as a minimalist one-button Asteroids-style shooter that is simple to pick up but tough to master. They praise the unlockable ships and power-ups, and note the clean, understated presentation, though some mention a muddy soundtrack and that the screen shake can be overwhelming. A few players could not get used to the single-button control scheme.

Screenshots

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