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

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How it feels

A fast-paced, retro arcade-style shoot 'em up with classic side-scrolling action and simple controls.

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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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