Underplayed Gems

Clash Force (2017)

Clash Force cover
Developer
Spicy Gyro Games
Publisher
Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 155 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a frantic, retro-style run-and-gun arcade blaster with a colorful cartoony aesthetic and a steep difficulty curve.

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What players say

Players compare it to Contra and Mega Man, but say it has no auto-fire and requires constant button mashing. The levels are straight lines with no vertical variety, and all three characters play the same. Some say it feels like a cheap mobile port, while others enjoy the retro aesthetic and tight controls, but there is no disagreement on the lack of auto-fire being a major flaw.

Screenshots

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