Underplayed Gems

Rigid Force Alpha (2018)

Rigid Force Alpha cover
Developer
com8com1 Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 134 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Fast-paced retro shoot 'em up with colorful visuals and a driving synthwave soundtrack, offering intense enemy swarms and upgradeable weapons.

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What players say

Players compare it heavily to R-Type, with some saying it copies bosses and mechanics but removes the signature force detachment. Difficulty gets mixed reactions: some find it fair but hard, others say it feels cheap. Performance complaints include crashes and frame drops, and several players report controller or control issues. The music and visuals are praised.

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