Underplayed Gems

Destroy Space Aliens (2017)

Destroy Space Aliens cover
Developer
Flying Fire, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.2 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced retro platformer where you slash and blast through alien invaders, discovering environmental tricks and facing constant surprises.

retro platformerfast-pacedactionswordplayshooterenemy surprisesexploration

What players say

Players praise the retro Game Boy aesthetic and the surprising mid-game shift into a metroidvania, but many criticize the clunky controls, unresponsive combat, and enemy spam that make the difficulty feel artificial. The game is short, around five to six hours, and opinions split on whether the challenge is fair or frustrating.

Screenshots

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