Thunder Ray (2023)

Developer: Purple Tree S R L
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Sports
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 312 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A retro-inspired arcade boxing game with fast, violent, and flashy fights against eccentric opponents in a psychedelic sci-fi setting.

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What players say

Players say Thunder Ray looks great with hand-drawn art and aliens, but controls feel clunky with reported latency issues. The game is short with few fights and relies on trial-and-error pattern recognition rather than satisfying gameplay. Many compare it unfavorably to Punch Out and note it uses AI voice acting.

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