Underplayed Gems

AGAINST (2021)

AGAINST cover
Developer
Joy Way
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 316 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A relentless, stylishly gritty rhythmic shooter where you flow through crime-ridden streets, dodging and attacking in time with pounding music.

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What players say

Players praise the physics-based VR combat and stylish music integration early on, but nearly all agree the game was abandoned in early access. Rhythm stops syncing a few levels in, and the story only lasts 1-2 hours. Joy Way is widely accused of dodging Steam's abandoned-game warnings by pushing an unfinished build to full release without any final update.

Screenshots

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