Underplayed Gems

COMPOUND (2022)

COMPOUND cover
Developer
Bevan McKechnie
Publisher
notdead
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,134 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A tough, retro-inspired VR shooter that demands quick reflexes and constant movement as you dodge bullets and slowly master randomized levels.

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What players say

Players praise the retro pixel aesthetic and arcade-style combat, with akimbo weapons and a mutation system for tailoring difficulty. A notable complaint is the lack of cloud saves, preventing progress from carrying between PCs.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.