Underplayed Gems

Shu (2016)

Shu cover
Developer
Coatsink, Secret Lunch
Publisher
Coatsink
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 232 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A stylized side-scroller where you feel the constant pressure of a looming storm while gaining abilities from rescued villagers.

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What players say

Players find Shu a short, visually charming platformer, but many are frustrated by imprecise movement and unresponsive controls, especially on keyboard. The game demands precision platforming but lacks the control accuracy to support it, leading to split opinions on whether the gentle aesthetics make up for the control problems.

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Screenshots

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