Underplayed Gems

John Mambo (2023)

John Mambo cover
Developer
Iction Games
Publisher
Iction Games, Plug In Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced, retro-style arcade shooter with hand-drawn pixel art and a humorous, over-the-top one-man-army action feel.

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What players say

Players praise the retro arcade feel and humor, but many are frustrated by a lack of controller support, a machine gun that requires spam-clicking, no continue or save function, and a punishing third stage that kills the fun.

Screenshots

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