Vzerthos: Heir of Thunder (2017)

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Vzerthos feels like a hectic, top-down arcade shooter where you combine lightning powers with guns to mow down enemies in a nostalgic techno-fantasy setting.

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About

Vzerthos is a 2D isometric old-school techno-fantasy styled Top-Down Shooter. Player's arsenal includes skills of the Thunder God's heir and three types of guns - use them to slice and dice, burn and blow up your enemies!

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