Underplayed Gems

Gripper (2023)

Gripper cover
Developer
Heart Core
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You race through a collapsing wasteland on a bike, dodging and ripping out the hearts of massive bosses in frantic, cinematic combat.

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What players say

Players praise the Akira-inspired visuals and synth soundtrack, but are split on the gameplay. Fans enjoy the unique grappling hook and ripping parts off bosses, while many find the controls counterintuitive and the difficulty frustrating rather than rewarding. The game is short, around 2-3 hours, with some memorable boss fights and boring tunnel sections.

Trailer

Screenshots

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