Thunder Kid (2018)

Developer: Renegade Sector Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic, briskly paced arcade shooter with low-poly visuals and a straightforward run-and-gun feel.

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What players say

Players call it a 3D Mega Man or Contra-style run and gun with simple controls and no powerups. The game starts easy but gets challenging, especially the final boss. Some find the lack of upgrades or repetition a drawback, but most enjoy the cheap price and short, replayable levels.

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