Desperate Times

About

Desperate Times is a fast paced shooter where you pilot a ship through waves of enemies in a top down battlefield. You swap between guns cannons and missiles to blast through hordes of ships while weaving through dense bullet patterns. Each level escalates the chaos with more enemies and tougher boss fights requiring precise timing and weapon switching. The game stands out for its intense bullet hell sequences and tight controls that let you dodge and shoot without feeling overwhelmed. Community ratings praise the five distinct boss encounters each with unique attack styles and weaknesses. Released in 2016 it still holds a 78% on Metacritic for its addictive mix of action and strategy.