WAVECADE (2022)

- Developer
- Andrew Spalato, Lewis Spalato
- Publisher
- Spalato Bros
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Action, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 36 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 51 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A nostalgic arcade shooter that ramps up tension as each wave speeds up, with colorful visuals and time-bending mechanics that keep you on edge.
retronostalgicfast-pacedchallengingcolorfulsci-fitime manipulationarcade
What players say
Players love the speed-control mechanic where moving up or down speeds up or slows down the action and the soundtrack. There is a learning curve and players warn about visual clutter making it hard to see hazards, especially on busy screens.
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