Underplayed Gems

The Real Laser Ball (2018)

The Real Laser Ball cover
Developer
Holmsario Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, retro arcade score chaser with short bursts of intense action and a sense of progression between runs.

arcadescore chasingdifficultretro 80sshort sessionsfast pacedprogressiveaddictive

What players say

Players praise the original laser-propulsion mechanic where your weapon also moves you, creating a challenging physics puzzle. The game is brutally difficult and addictive, with a neon retro look. Some find the controls awkward, and one reviewer felt the content was thin.

Screenshots

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