Underplayed Gems

SWORDSHOT (2020)

SWORDSHOT cover
Developer
Oleg Klaus
Publisher
Crescent Moon Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, twitch-based sword-shooting game that feels deceptively simple at first but quickly demands sharp reflexes and patient strategy.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple one-button arcade game where you shoot past rotating obstacles. It is short and hardcore, with repetitive enemies and a chiptune soundtrack. Some find it addictive, while others say it lacks depth.

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