Solar Wind (2018)
- Developer
- JimJams Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 21 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast-paced, retro arcade-style shoot 'em up with classic side-scrolling action and simple controls.
retroarcadefast-pacedside-scrollingshoot 'em upclassicsimple
What players say
Players praise the fast-paced retro action as a tribute to classics like R-Type and Gradius, but split on difficulty: some enjoy the challenge while others find it clunky with no checkpoints and unclear objectives. Performance and customization are rough, with no way to adjust music volume or rebind controls properly.
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