Gal-X-E (2016)

Developer: Volens Nolens Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 92 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a relentless old-school shoot-’em-up where your own reflexes matter more than upgrades.

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What players say

Players call Gal-X-E a straightforward arcade shooter that feels like an Asteroids clone. Some enjoy the music and ship variety, but many say it lacks depth, has repetitive music, and requires too much grinding. The 2016 release runs in a pillarboxed window.

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