Azure Striker Gunvolt (2015)

Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 1,749 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing Azure Striker Gunvolt feels like a fast-paced side-scrolling action game with pixel-art anime style battles and lightning powers.

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What players say

Players praise the game as a love letter to Mega Man X and Zero, with standout music and anime-style flair. The core combat relies on tagging enemies then zapping them, which feels tactical but can be messy in boss fights. The true ending is brutal and nearly impossible without replaying stages to craft gear, and the PC port suffers from resolution and controller mapping issues.

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