Underplayed Gems

Hover Attack (2021)

Hover Attack cover
Developer
Mindware Co.,Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter where you manage limited bullets while protecting a vulnerable support craft.

retroarcadefast-pacedlimited ammostrategicsingleplayerchallenging

What players say

Players praise this as a faithful remake of a 1984 Japanese computer game, but warn it has a steep learning curve. Reviews highlight its unique constraint of always facing left with only three firing angles, and the strategic hover mechanic that requires practice to master.

Screenshots

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