Underplayed Gems

Golden Hornet (2017)

Golden Hornet cover
Developer
Hijong Park
Publisher
PsychoFlux Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A challenging, fast-paced retro-style shooter where you pilot a helicopter to rescue hostages and destroy enemy bases.

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What players say

Players call this a clear homage to Choplifter and Fort Apocalypse, remixed as a fast twin-stick shooter. It is intentionally difficult and many wish for an easier mode or upgrades. The lack of native controller support is a common complaint, though Steam input can work around it.

Screenshots

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