Underplayed Gems

Air Twister (2023)

Air Twister cover
Developer
YS Net
Publisher
ININ
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

This game feels like a high-speed, arcade-style fantasy shooting gallery where you fluidly dodge and blast through vibrant, cinematic boss waves with escalating weaponry.

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What players say

Players praise this as a clear successor to Space Harrier from Yu Suzuki, but the Queen-inspired rock opera soundtrack divides them sharply: some find it jarring, others love it. The game offers plenty of unlocks and replay value, though the story mode takes only about two hours, and some feel its mobile origins show in the mechanics and visuals.

Screenshots

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