Cube Gothic (2020)

Developer: Arkhouse Telegraph
Publisher: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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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 side-scrolling shoot 'em up with hand-drawn gothic visuals and a surreal horror story, offering balanced arcade action that feels accessible rather than punishing.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and unique style but are split on the gameplay. Many criticize the backwards text, unchangeable keyboard controls, unfair difficulty, and bad hitboxes. Some enjoy the challenge and inventive mechanics, while others call it overly pretentious and janky.

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