ROCKETRON (2020)

Developer: ASTRO PORT
Publisher: Henteko Doujin
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You blast through colorful sidescrolling levels with a rocket pack, switching weapons on the fly while exploring a simple non-linear map.

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What players say

Players praise the fun retro run-and-gun gameplay but criticize clunky controls, bad music, and a punishing weapon break system that forces grinding. The game is short and the English translation is incomplete, with some finding the save point placement frustrating.

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