Underplayed Gems

HORIZON VANGUARD (2020)

HORIZON VANGUARD cover
Developer
David "Tain" Williams
Publisher
tain a.m. works LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast and colorful VR arcade shooter where you pilot a hovercycle, dodging attacks and firing at targets in a retro-futuristic style.

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What players say

Players call this a tough arcade shooter that blends shmup and light-gun action, often comparing it to Star Fox, Panzer Dragoon, and Time Crisis. The game is notoriously hard, with a low first-boss completion rate, but rewards practice and offers cheats to see the ending.

Screenshots

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