Underplayed Gems

Spaceman Sparkles 3 (2016)

Spaceman Sparkles 3 cover
Developer
tjern
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.1 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, groovy action shooter with a playful and chaotic feel.

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What players say

Players describe a boss-focused gauntlet where three hits mean restart, and they call it intensely difficult with a style that can overwhelm the senses. Some say a move to 3D was a bad idea, and players on keyboard report the game became controller-only after an update.

Screenshots

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