Endocrisis (2021)

Developer: Arturo Buschmann
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tight, technical shoot-'em-up where absorbing bullets and managing energy creates a tense ebb-and-flow of offense and defense.

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What players say

Players praise the novel mechanic of absorbing enemy bullets for health while your own shots drain it, creating constant risk-reward decisions. It is a challenging arcade shmup with no campaign, a branching stage map, and a neon synth soundtrack that splits attention between colorful visuals and small audio balance issues.

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