Vanguard Knights (2019)

Developer: Royal Skies LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, high-speed arcade shooter that demands sharp reflexes and precise timing as you blast through enemies and obstacles.

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What players say

Players describe a short Star Fox-style rail shooter mixed with Ikaruga's color-switching bullet hell mechanics. Opinions split on difficulty, with some finding it too easy and others citing a frustrating final boss spike. The game is a one-developer project, and several reviews note stiff controls or a buggy camera.

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