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
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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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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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