Underplayed Gems

Super Helmets on Fire DX Ultra Edition Plus Alpha (2016)

Super Helmets on Fire DX Ultra Edition Plus Alpha cover
Developer
Ripper Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic side-scrolling platformer with punishing difficulty and old-school arcade energy.

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What players say

Players are split on this retro-styled runner. Some call it decent but note it is very hard with instant deaths and a double jump that feels stiff. Others say the biggest problem is you cannot tell foreground from background, which makes avoiding hazards frustrating. A few report bugs and poor controller support.

Screenshots

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