Underplayed Gems

Graceful Explosion Machine (2017)

Graceful Explosion Machine cover
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

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.

Trailer

Screenshots

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