Dot Dash Dot (2021)

Developer: Organic Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You tap your spacebar frantically to send Morse code under the pressure of a goofy, sinking cruise ship boss.

casualfunnyarcadefast-pacedpixelretrolightheartedrepetitive

What players say

Players enjoy the core loop but criticize the channel cycling mechanic for being tedious on higher difficulties. There is a sharp difficulty spike between levels, and some morse code translations are incorrect, which frustrates learners who want a mode without the answer shown. Performance issues like broken hit registration are also noted.

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