Underplayed Gems

Throwback (2023)

Throwback cover
Developer
Look On Media
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a frantic VR arcade throwdown where you hurl zines at quirky robots in a neon-soaked 90s retro-future.

arcadeystylishfast-pacedretro-futuristicchaoticcreativephysics-based

What players say

Players frequently compare the game to the classic Paperboy arcade game and say it captures that nostalgic feeling in VR. Reviews are mixed: some find it a fun seated experience with long play value, while others criticize the scattershot targets and bad music, and one reviewer notes it lacks a consistent rhythm.

Trailer

Screenshots

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