Underplayed Gems

Return to Sector 9 (2020)

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Developer
Pug Fugly Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, chaotic twin-stick shooter with a whimsical variety of missions and unlockable ships that feels like an arcadey, free-to-play romp.

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What players say

Players are split on this re-release: some cherish the multiple game modes and faithful recreation of the 2007 original, while others condemn the 30 fps cap, awkward controls with no manual fire option, and graphics that lack the original's charm.

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