Underplayed Gems

Chromancy (2021)

Chromancy cover
Developer
Eugene Tan Jianpeng
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, retro-styled shoot 'em up that blends reflex-heavy dodging and shooting with puzzle-like color-switching mechanics through bright, cartoony levels.

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What players say

Players describe Chromancy as a mix of an avoid-em-up and a shmup, where color-based mechanics add a twist. Many call it very hard, though some say the difficulty stems from poor hitboxes and the inability to move diagonally, which can feel unfair during boss fights.

Screenshots

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