Underplayed Gems

TCSTRIKERS1 (2020)

TCSTRIKERS1 cover
Developer
Project Anthem
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, retro-inspired arcade shooter with a cute pixel aesthetic and a sense of quirky humor in its light story moments.

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What players say

Players describe TCSTRIKERS1 as a free Touhou-style bullet hell with a large anime girl protagonist. It is very easy on normal difficulty, with a complete run taking about 30 minutes, but reviewers report a game-breaking softlock on stage 3 that prevents progress. Opinions split on the retro pixel art, which some call kitschy and others call low-quality.

Screenshots

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