Bloodstream (2019)

Developer: Going Gangbusters
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You move with smooth, flowing gestures to block, strike, and unleash flashy super attacks in a rhythmic cycle of building and spending energy.

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What players say

Players praise the innovative motion controls that make them feel like an airbending kung fu master, with fluid hand and arm gestures to cast spells and block attacks. However, they also warn the game is very light on content, feeling more like a 20-minute arcade wave shooter than a full VR title, and many note development stalled around 2019 with no updates or communication from the developer.

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