Underplayed Gems

Riffle Effect (2023)

Riffle Effect cover
Developer
OutsiderKids Corp.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A chaotic and humorous bullet-hell adventure with a darkly comedic tone, switching between top-down and over-the-shoulder perspectives for fast-paced combat.

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What players say

Players praise the unique mechanic of switching between top-down and third-person views during combat, comparing it to Time Crisis. The story and art style are well received, but many note frustrating level design, ammo scarcity, and poor controller support. A few early access bugs are reported.

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