Underplayed Gems

Esse Proxy (2022)

Esse Proxy cover
Developer
FromSouthGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 144 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, punishing twin-stick shooter where you cycle between characters with distinct playstyles, learning through repeated violent deaths in a neon-drenched dystopia.

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What players say

Players compare it to Hotline Miami in a cyberpunk setting, but opinions are split. Some love the risk-reward tension of one-shot kills, others find the AI erratic and the combat unsatisfying. A few report progression-blocking bugs, while an assist mode is mentioned for difficulty.

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