ZANGEKI WARP (2017)

Developer: ASTRO PORT
Publisher: Henteko Doujin
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a fast-paced arcade shooter where you warp through bullets and obstacles in intense vertical stages

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What players say

Players praise the warp mechanic and fluid controls but are sharply divided on the level design. Many call it unfair, packed with instant-kill traps and off-screen threats that force trial and error. The high difficulty and cheap deaths frustrate even those who enjoy the core gameplay.

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