Slap Fight (2023)

Developer: Bitwave Games, Toaplan
Publisher: Clear River Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 40 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic vertical shooter that feels snappy and intense, with modern conveniences making it accessible while retaining old-school arcade thrill.

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What players say

Players are split between nostalgia for this classic Toaplan shooter and frustration with the emulation quality. The Gradius-style upgrade system and steep difficulty are called out, but so are persistent bugs like autofire breaking at high scores and off-key sound effects, which have been fixed only partially across updates.

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