Underplayed Gems

FOTONICA (2014)

FOTONICA cover
Developer
Santa Ragione
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 882 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A blistering, minimalist arcade runner that feels like pure adrenaline as you hurtle through abstract, psychedelic landscapes at breakneck speed.

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What players say

Players call it a minimalist runner that distills speed and focus into a single-button experience. The wireframe visuals and electronic soundtrack are praised, but opinions split: some love the flow-state precision, while others find the camera jerk on each jump nauseating and the levels too short and repetitive.

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