Underplayed Gems

Deflector (2023)

Deflector cover
Developer
Arrowfist Games
Publisher
SuperGG.com
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 356 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, bullet-dodging combat loop where you weave through enemy projectiles in a top-down arena, emphasizing reflexes and repeated attempts.

fast-paceddifficultchaoticstylizedaction-orientedrepetitivehigh-intensitytop-down combat

What players say

Players praise the deflection mechanic for adding a skill-based twist to bullet-heaven combat, with fast runs and varied characters. However, many say the game gets stale quickly due to repetitive bosses and areas, and note that controller support is broken and development appears abandoned.

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