Underplayed Gems

Iridion 3D (2020)

Iridion 3D cover
Developer
Shin'en Multimedia, Piko Interactive
Publisher
Majesco Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.8 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, arcade-style on-rails shooter that feels like a classic space shoot 'em up, with intense action and a sci-fi retro atmosphere.

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What players say

Players call this a barebones port of a Game Boy Advance shmup that keeps the original's pseudo-3D look. The game is short, around one to two hours, and reviewers praise the soundtrack but warn of a sharp difficulty jump in later levels. Some report emulator slowdown when the screen gets busy, and the port lacks options like resolution or shader filters.

Screenshots

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