XIIZEAL (2015)

Developer: TRIANGLE SERVICE
Publisher: KOMODO
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic arcade-style shoot 'em up that feels fast and frantic, with you weaving through bullet storms while methodically dismantling huge bosses piece by piece.

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What players say

Players praise the unique side-attack and waggle mechanics but are split on the 3-credit limit, which some say blocks access to later stages. The graphics hold up well but can get cluttered, and the game runs smoothly on most hardware including Steam Deck.

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