Underplayed Gems

Johnny Turbo's Arcade: Super Real Darwin (2019)

Johnny Turbo's Arcade: Super Real Darwin cover
Developer
Data East
Publisher
G-MODE Corporation, Ziggurat, Golem Entertainment, Flying Tiger Entertainment
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shooter, Simulator, Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

a relentless retro shoot-em-up where constant movement and quick reflexes are key to survival

fast-pacedretroarcadeyvertical scrollingskill-basedchallengingevolving

About

Super Real Darwin is a fast-paced, vertical scrolling shoot-em-up that rewards skill and persistence - a cult classic for the retro shmup fan. Take control of a fighter ship capable of mutating into different shapes as it evolves while fighting off enemy invaders.

Screenshots

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