Underplayed Gems

Graceful Explosion Machine (2017)

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Developer
Vertex Pop
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A blistering, colorful arcade shooter where you chain devastating weapons and dashes through jewel-toned alien hordes with tight, responsive controls.

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What players say

Players praise the satisfying weapon system and score-chasing loop, but split on the controls: some find the direction-switch mechanic awkward, others say it is tight once mastered. The game is short with no bosses, and while many call it a steal on sale, a few find the levels too similar and the price too high for the amount of content.

Screenshots

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