Underplayed Gems

Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets (2015)

Gem Wars: Attack of the Jiblets cover
Developer
Queen Birdface Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 83 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A chaotic, fast-paced party brawler where players constantly scramble for elemental gems and weapon upgrades to one-up each other.

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What players say

Players say the multiplayer is dead and the controls are floaty and clunky, with the up arrow and spacebar both pausing the game instead of jumping and firing. Some enjoy it as a couch co-op party game with friends, but most find it a generic, sluggish Smash Bros clone that failed to retain players.

Screenshots

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