Energy Fighters (2024)

Developer: Paul Connor
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a frenetic arcade shooter where you must constantly match colored shields and deflect incoming bullets to survive

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What players say

Players describe it as a slow-paced Gradius-style shooter that starts difficult but becomes rewarding once you master the shield and roll mechanics. The AI voice acting gets mixed reactions, but the power-up system and overall presentation are well liked.

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