Underplayed Gems

Return to Planet X (2018)

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Developer
Butterflyware
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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.

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How it feels

A frantic, close-quarters alien shootout in a moody, claustrophobic military base.

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What players say

Players describe a short, linear corridor shooter with no story and simple puzzles. The lightning gun is a favorite, but many criticize the weak sound design and lack of content. Some note the game has been abandoned by its developers.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.