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Impaler

2022
GenresIndie, Action, Shooter, RPG, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableDec 6, 2022
PlatformPC
DeveloperApptivus
Overview

Impaler is a minimalist arena shooter with spikes. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. Impaler's rogue-like elements ensure each run is a unique challenge.

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8 reviews found

80

NoobFeed

Dec 6, 2022

Impaler is a boomer shooter that’s a ton of fun to play; it has an interesting mechanic in the gun and spike dual system, the movement is fluid and engaging, the ability to stomp and deal damage by jumping, and the occasional, somewhat random, activation of bullet time that, to be honest, doesn’t add much but does give the game something extra, all make this game engaging to play. This is a great little game and a great little experience for a very small price tag.


75

Worth Playing

PC

Jun 12, 2023

Impaler is a fun game if you know what you're getting into. It's a simple enough arena shooter that plays fast and is short enough to ensure that you can squeeze in multiple runs in a short play session. The need to kill airborne enemies with a stomp can put a damper on things, but the rest of the gameplay is solid. Impaler is priced at $2.99, so it's worth a look for shooting fans who want a quick fix.


70

KeenGamer

PC

Dec 1, 2022

Summary and quote unavailable.


70

WhatIfGaming

Dec 6, 2022

Impaler is one of this year’s underrated gems in the retro shooter category. The mix of old-school Doom with a hint of roguelike mechanics is a perfect recipe for gamers to hop in for a quick shooting session. I just wish they would add more content in the future, but it’s also understandable if they don’t. After all, it’s only less than $2.99.


70

GameBlast

Dec 15, 2022

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65

Checkpoint Gaming

PC

Dec 5, 2022

Impaler is a good time for shooter fans looking for an instant nostalgia fix. The gameplay, music, and visuals achieve the ideal 90s aesthetic with a gothic twist. While it is limited in content, short, and a little too easy for the genre, the cheap price tag is appropriate if you want to give the game a stab.


60

GamersRD

PC

Nov 29, 2022

Summary and quote unavailable.


60

VGChartz

Jan 12, 2023

The moment-to-moment combat is pretty fun, and the enemy variety is solid, but the lack of weapon swapping and the same old arena do hamper the experience. This probably isn’t the greatest compliment you can give a game, but at the end of the day, it’s three dollars.

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