Underplayed Gems

Ricochet Ranger (2022)

Ricochet Ranger cover
Developer
Joshua Ching
Publisher
856 Studios
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 38 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a tense arena shooter where you must carefully aim a single bouncing bullet to survive waves of enemies

activestrategicfast-pacedtwitchyresource managementrepetitivesurvivalsingle-bullet mechanic

What players say

Players praise the original reflect mechanic but warn it's very hard and requires patience. The self-damage from your own bullet frustrates some, though a mode exists to turn it off. Hidden mechanics like magnets add depth, and the retro presentation is well received.

Screenshots

Ricochet Ranger screenshot 1

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