Cycle Chaser H-5 (2023)

Developer: PD_CGT
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, explosive arcade shoot-em-up with a grungy hand-drawn aesthetic and a slick power-up system.

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What players say

Players say it is a short, accessible horizontal shmup that takes about an hour to finish. The vector-style graphics and retro soundtrack get consistent praise. Some note bullet visibility issues and a few find the gamefeel lacking, but most recommend it as a good on-ramp for shmup newcomers.

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