Underplayed Gems

Gunborg: Dark Matters (2022)

Gunborg: Dark Matters cover
Developer
Ricpau Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 74 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast and chaotic arcade twin-stick shooter with a slick synthwave soundtrack and smooth controls.

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What players say

Players praise the shield mechanics for bouncing on spikes and reflecting bullets, but many find the game too short at about 1 to 3 hours. Some feel the S ranks are too easy and miss leaderboards. A few mention unchangeable controller layout as a problem. Difficulty is adjustable, and opinions on challenge vary.

Screenshots

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