Underplayed Gems

1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (2016)

1917 - The Alien Invasion DX cover
Developer
Andrade Games
Publisher
OtakuMaker.com
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 156 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic bullet-hell shooter with a goofy historical sci-fi twist that feels like a fever dream from the golden arcade era.

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What players say

Players describe a vertical shmup that requires memorization of enemy patterns rather than pure reflexes. Opinions are split: some enjoy the challenge and aesthetic, while others find controls unresponsive with Xbox controllers, levels too short, and difficulty spikes tedious in later stages.

Screenshots

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