Underplayed Gems

Chromacell (2024)

Chromacell cover
Developer
171Dev
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast and colorful retro shoot 'em up that feels like an arcade classic, with responsive combat and multiple difficulty modes for both newcomers and veterans.

fast-pacedretrocolorfularcade-stylechallengingaction-packedaccessiblescore-focused

What players say

Players praise the pixel art and fun boss fights, especially the memorable Organic Disco. The game resets your ship at each new stage, annoyingly for some, and the beam weapon is considered overpowered. It is on the slower, more relaxed side for a shmup and takes around 30 to 40 minutes to finish.

Screenshots

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