Spaceman Sparkles 2 (2015)

Developer: tjern
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relentlessly fast and punishing bullet-hell where you bob your head to thumping beats while dodging a storm of projectiles.

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What players say

Players say Spaceman Sparkles 2 is extremely difficult, with no checkpoints and a boss rush structure. Some find it satisfying to overcome, others call it infuriating and unrewarding. The lack of tutorial and too many weapons confuse players, while the music and simple graphics win some praise.

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