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2012 PCPlayStation −75 % 9.99 € 2.49 € 5 days left 84 % positive Very positive, 392 reviews on Steam

A rhythm shoot-'em-up played in reverse: you dodge projectiles and un-fire your shots in time with the music, using a gamepad or guitar controller. An inventive concept with a retro-futuristic space flavor.

What defines Retro/Grade:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lots of humour
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Retro/Grade are Space Ace, MDK and Space Channel 5. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Retro/Grade special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Space Ace

93 %

1983 PlayStation 9.99 € 81 % positive Very positive, 159 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

An interactive Don Bluth cartoon where you play hero Ace and stop Commander Borf. You survive by pressing the correct input at exactly the right moment through hand-drawn sci-fi scenes.

MDK

Lots of humour

MDK is a quirky 1997 third-person shooter where you play janitor Kurt, using a sniper helmet and parachute suit to stop giant alien Minecrawlers. Offbeat humor, varied levels and an unusual arsenal make it stand out.

Space Channel 5

Lots of humour

As space reporter Ulala, you defeat alien invaders by copying their dance moves in perfect rhythm. Its vivid retro-futuristic style and groovy soundtrack make this rhythm game unforgettable.

Space Channel 5: Part 2

Lots of humour

As the groovy reporter Ulala, you match dance moves in rhythm against alien dancers to rescue captured people. A vividly colorful, quirky retro-futuristic rhythm game with an infectious soundtrack.

Aerial_Knight's Never Yield

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast 3D runner where you play Wally, dashing, vaulting and dodging through a futuristic Detroit to deliver crucial evidence. Its bold comic-style look and a soundtrack by Detroit artists drive the rhythm.

Mega Man 8

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

Mega Man 11

Challenging difficulty

The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

The Bug Butcher

Lots of humour

A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.

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