Underplayed Gems

Zone of Lacryma (2018)

Zone of Lacryma cover
Developer
oophok
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A blistering arcade shooter where chaining combos and customizing your run is key, with options to slow the action if the bullet hell gets overwhelming.

fast-pacedarcade-likeintensecustomizablepunishingretrotop-down shooterhigh-score focused

What players say

Players praise the unique speed-based mechanic where moving fast recharges weapons, the leveling system that lets them upgrade between missions, and the distinctive limited color palette. The game is short, around 3 hours, and most note it lacks checkpoints and ends abruptly. A few players split on the escort mission and the difficulty of memorizing level layouts.

Trailer

Screenshots

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