Underplayed Gems

AIRANBLADE (2024)

AIRANBLADE cover
Developer
ANIMABOX
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless, arcade-style shoot 'em up with fast vertical scrolling, explosive action, and an intense electronic score.

fast-pacedarcade-styleexplosiveretro-inspiredvertical scrollingchallengingelectronic soundtrackvisceral

What players say

Players praise the visuals and responsive controls, but many note that even on Easy mode the game is punishing with one-hit deaths and a short 5-stage campaign. The developer is a solo creator, and there is a clear debate about whether the game is a Euroshmup, with several reviewers firmly saying it is not.

Screenshots

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