A Blast From The Past (2023)

- Developer
- Happy Cactus Games Limited
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Action, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 33 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A smooth, high-speed arcade shooter that feels like a polished blast from the 80s, offering simple pick-up-and-play fun with a competitive edge for high-score chasers.
retro arcadefast-pacedcasualintensesmoothscore-chasingold-schoolaccessible
What players say
Players call it a lovingly updated Galaga clone with smooth graphics, satisfying difficulty, and addictive score chasing. Some miss the original's twin-ship capture mechanic and wish for faster bullets or more level variety.
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