Underplayed Gems

Telophase (2018)

Telophase cover
Developer
Telophase Studios, LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast, arcade-like dungeon crawl where you constantly dodge and shoot through procedurally arranged Egyptian-themed arenas.

fast-pacedtwin-stickdungeon crawlingaction-orientedpixel artancient egyptian themeddifficult

What players say

Players praise the core mechanic of dashing to attack and dodge, calling it a smart design that makes the game stand out. However, they warn it is very short (15-20 minutes), has no music or proper story, and requires a controller. The first boss is the hardest, and after that the game becomes easy.

Screenshots

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