∀kashicverse -Malicious Wake- (2020)

Developer: Endless Shirafu
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A blisteringly fast bullet hell where the player relies on an array of powerful special moves to survive relentless, screen-filling attacks.

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What players say

Players praise the unique blend of shmup and fighting game inputs, with special moves executed via command inputs. The game has no lives, only a regenerating shield, which adds a risk-reward dynamic. Players often compare it to Hellsinker and note it is extremely fast and chaotic, with dense bullet patterns and punishing difficulty, though the player character feels overpowered.

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Screenshots

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