Underplayed Gems

Impulse (2021)

Impulse cover
Developer
Joel Kelley
Publisher
Deck16
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, unforgiving arcade-style game where you control a craft with realistic physics through short, brutal obstacle courses and instantly restart upon death.

fast-paceddifficulttrial and errorminimalistarcade-likepunishinginstant respawnaddictive

What players say

Players call it a physics puzzle that blends Super Meat Boy and Lunar Lander, with each level changing the rules. The minimalist line art and electro-classical soundtrack are praised, and the 100-level campaign is considered short but satisfying. A level editor extends the experience.

Screenshots

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