Underplayed Gems

Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers (2022)

Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers cover
Developer
Loomiarts, Fehorama Filmes
Publisher
WhisperGames, Assemble Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing
Rating
4.6 of 5, 253 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up with a cinematic noir sci-fi feel, best enjoyed alone or with a friend.

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What players say

Players agree the 1950s B-movie aesthetic is excellent and lovingly crafted, but they split on whether the gameplay supports it. Many find it too short at about 3 hours, others say the large hitbox and shaky visibility make it frustrating. Weapon upgrades are consistently called uninteresting.

Trailer

Screenshots

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