Underplayed Gems

Chroma Blast (2017)

Chroma Blast cover
Developer
William Cheek
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 251 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quick, arcade-style twin-stick shooter where you frantically dodge waves of enemies while rapidly upgrading a colorful arsenal.

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What players say

Players are split on Chroma Blast. Some enjoy it as a free, fast shooter with a good soundtrack, but many criticize the unchangeable screen shake, tiny enemies on bright backgrounds, and keyboard controls that feel poorly adapted from consoles. The minimalist art strikes some as lazy, and the gameplay loop does not last long for everyone.

Screenshots

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