Underplayed Gems

City of Beats (2023)

City of Beats cover
Developer
Torched Hill
Publisher
indie.io
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 140 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, rhythm-driven twin-stick shooter where every action syncs to the beat in a neon-soaked cyberpunk rooftop battle against rogue AI.

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What players say

Players are split on City of Beats: some enjoy the unique fusion of shooting and music, but many find it more frustrating than fun. Complaints center on bullet-sponge enemies with constant shields, RNG-dependent upgrades that often feel useless, and controller aiming that requires dragging a cursor across the screen.

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