Underplayed Gems

Sky Mercenaries (2014)

Sky Mercenaries cover
Developer
PolarityFlow, Adrian Zingg
Publisher
PolarityFlow
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 130 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic 2D shoot-'em-up with constant enemy waves, challenging boss fights, and satisfying upgrade progression.

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What players say

Players find Sky Mercenaries a mixed shmup with a color-switching mechanic, but criticize its limited movement while shooting, unclear explanations, and slow upgrade grind. Some note the large hitbox and busy visuals make dodging frustrating, while others appreciate the upgrade system and level selection.

Screenshots

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