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Bartlow's Dread Machine

84% positive of 32 Steam reviews

Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Platforms: Steam

Made by Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy. Published by Beep Games, Inc..

About the game

An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.

Tagged by players

Steampunk
Twin Stick Shooter
Local Co-Op
Bullet Hell
Co-op
Action
Shooter
Retro
Arcade
Top-Down Shooter
Alternate History
Shoot 'Em Up

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Positive

What players say

Recommended
A unique addition to any twin-stick shooter fan's library, the art style is gorgeous and there's a surprising amount of variety involved. There seems to be a constant 30 FPS lock (since there's no v-sync options in game, only resolution change) and while that's not great, it doesn't seem like a dealbreaker for once, simply due to what this game is. Seems a bit low on reviews overall so I wanted to do my part but…
12 min played when written. 16 found it helpful.
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Recommended
If this game looks at all interesting to you, give it a try. If you enjoy twin-stick shooters and/or classic arcade games definitely give it a try. Even in Early Access they have totally crushed this unique style to deliver a one-of-a-kind inspired game (cripes, that really sounds douche-y, but it's the truth, so whatever).
1.6 h played when written. 23 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
A unique game, but I feel it would be more enjoyable in co-op. Single player wise, balancing is all over the place. Some levels are super easy, others are downright unfair and cheap.
6.3 h played when written. 9 found it helpful.
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