River Attack (2020)
- Developer
- Phoenix Steel Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
It feels like a bright and chaotic top-down arcade shooter where you pilot a jet through colorful aerial battles and deflect enemy fire.
2dcolorfulcutearcadeshmupdifficultphysics-basedvehicular combat
What players say
Players call it a worthy tribute to River Raid that adds modern features like ship upgrades and a health bar. They find it challenging at first but say it becomes more manageable as you evolve your ship. The soundtrack and colorful visuals are praised, though some feel the extra mechanics lose the original's simplicity.
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