Underplayed Gems

Impaler Gold (2022)

Impaler Gold cover
Developer
Apptivus
Publisher
Retrovibe
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 589 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic retro arena shooter where fast movement and precise shooting are key to surviving waves of enemies and chasing high scores.

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What players say

Players praise the tight movement and spike-staff mechanics for satisfying rocket jumps and stomps, calling the loop addictive even though the content is short. Some wish for more variety in arenas and an endless mode, while others find it too repetitive to hold their attention.

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Screenshots

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