Underplayed Gems

Shutshimi (2014)

Shutshimi cover
Developer
Neon Deity Games
Publisher
Choice Provisions
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Rating
3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

A chaotic, joke-filled shoot-'em-up whose short memory keeps every encounter fast and unpredictable.

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About

Shütshimi is a randomized shoot'em up about a muscle-bound fish with memory problems defending the seven seas. Armed with your trusty bullet-morphing shotgun, defeat or navigate through waves of enemies and collect powerups as you battle your way through each of the game's bosses. But there's a catch (there's always a catch): you've been cursed with an incredibly short attention span. Combat waves and upgrade cycles only last 10 seconds a piece, so you'd better act fast!

Screenshots

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