Underplayed Gems

Blue Rider (2016)

Blue Rider cover
Developer
Ravegan
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 102 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a relentless arcade-style onslaught of enemy bullets and robot bosses that demands sharp reflexes and quick reactions.

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What players say

Players praise its old-school arcade feel and gradual difficulty, but some call it slow and tedious. Performance stutters and the inability to remap controls are common complaints. The game gives only one life per level, forcing restarts to keep weapon upgrades.

Screenshots

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