Underplayed Gems

Solar Panic: Utter Distress (2020)

Solar Panic: Utter Distress cover
Developer
Barracuda Disaster
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

It feels like stumbling through a hangover, bopping around funny locales with janky second-hand gadgets, never taking anything seriously.

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What players say

Players call it a crude, surreal comedy in the vein of Jazzpunk with goofy voice acting and a funny script, but the world feels empty and the humor relies on repetition. Players split on price: some say it is too expensive even on sale, while others recommend it only with a deep discount. The game is very short, around a few hours.

Screenshots

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