XALADIA: Rise of the Space Pirates X2 (2023)

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Developer: ACQUIRE Corp.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic arcade shoot 'em up with twin-stick controls, roguelike progression, and strategic tower defense elements against waves of alien pirates.

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What players say

Players describe it as a simple tower-defense bullet hell take on Space Invaders with short levels. The core gameplay is straightforward but reviews split on value: some enjoy the pick-up-and-play loop, while others call it overpriced and criticize day-one DLC that offers extra characters and guns, calling it pay-to-win.

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