Underplayed Gems

Star Waker (2017)

Star Waker cover
Developer
From The Bard
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced and challenging shoot'em'up with pixel visuals, requiring constant adaptation and dexterity through skill trees and planetary defenses.

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What players say

Players praise the upgrade system and boss fights, but are sharply split on controls: some find them awkward with a gamebreaking default bug, others call them fine. Controller support is reported as non-functional. The story is enjoyable, if sometimes poorly delivered.

Screenshots

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