Underplayed Gems

ANIQUILATION (2022)

ANIQUILATION cover
Developer
R-Next
Publisher
Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic twin-stick shooter where you ricochet projectiles and environmental hazards using a sword on small, terraformable planets.

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What players say

Players say the game piles on extra layers over a simple arcade foundation, with controls that can be confusing at first. The standout mechanic is a melee attack that lets you knock enemies into each other or use them as projectiles, which reviewers found creative but odd. Performance is uneven, with jittery visuals, and most recommend using a controller.

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