The Wraith of the Galaxy (2023)

Developer: Whale Rock Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 188 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Flying a spaceship through colourful space, blasting enemies and asteroids in a straightforward arcade-style action game.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided on The Wraith of the Galaxy: some enjoy it as a simple arcade space shooter and compare it to Star Fox 64, but many others call it a shallow student project with fake positive reviews, clunky controls, repetitive missions, and an interface that obscures the screen.

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