Underplayed Gems

CometStriker DX (2018)

CometStriker DX cover
Developer
Iced Lizard Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 64 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A constant arcade-style shoot-em-up with bright pixel visuals and a crisp soundtrack where you blast through enemies and dodge bullets with invincible boosts.

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What players say

Players love the handcrafted levels and fair bullet patterns, especially the restriction to horizontal shooting. The campaign is short, around one hour, but difficulty settings and a roguelike labyrinth mode add replayability. Local co-op is praised for its safe respawns. The only common complaint is the short length.

Screenshots

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