Underplayed Gems

Covert Syndrome (2017)

Covert Syndrome cover
Developer
Offworld Industries
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Violent, Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
3.4 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a frantic co-op VR shooter where every shot depletes your health and ammo, forcing tense resource management during wave after wave of unscripted enemies.

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What players say

Players call this a free wave shooter that works well in co-op but feels like a short prototype or tech demo. The shared energy pool for health and ammo is a divisive mechanic that slows down combat, and the difficulty is high even on the easiest setting. Controls are built for Vive and show their age, with only teleport movement.

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