Underplayed Gems

Cold wires (2019)

Cold wires cover
Developer
Square and Angular
Publisher
Astero
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 57 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a straightforward arcade shooter where you pilot a machine to clear levels and recharge by destroying everything in your path

arcadefast-pacedchallengingpixel artretrocombatsimplearcadey

What players say

Players praise the original grappling-hook movement as a fresh twist on platforming, but note the game is very short at around an hour and never gets hard. The 25 levels are fun while they last, though some wish for more variety in obstacles and enemies.

Screenshots

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