Underplayed Gems

The Risers (2018)

The Risers cover
Developer
Ignacio Medina, Santiago Medina
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
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

This is a fast-paced, arcade-style fighting game with violent combat and a grim post-apocalyptic tournament setting.

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What players say

Players describe The Risers as a janky, unbalanced fighting game with glitchy camera and broken mechanics, but many enjoy its cheap 80s horror arcade charm and surprisingly good character endings. It is best played with friends and a controller, though keyboard controls are cumbersome and crashes are common.

Screenshots

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