Steel Alcimus (2018)

Developer: Hijong Park
Publisher: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced retro arcade helicopter shooter with varied missions and a classic feel.

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What players say

Players praise the retro helicopter aesthetic and comparisons to classics like Desert Strike and Zeewolf, but are nearly unanimous that the controls feel clunky and make the game frustratingly hard. Enemy fire is too fast to dodge, weapons feel weak, and even menu navigation is rough, though some say a Zeewolf-inspired sequel handles better.

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