Direct (2017)

Developer: ToastieLabs
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 81 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, rhythmic arcade game where you dodge obstacles to a beat, gradually intensifying as you chase higher scores.

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What players say

Players say Direct is a very basic and repetitive game that mainly serves as an achievement farm. The slow mode is practically necessary to reach higher scores, but it also makes the game extremely dull. Some report crashes or motion sickness, and the lack of a volume slider is a minor complaint.

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