Deflect Boy
Deflect Boy is a top-down arena shooter, that instead of guns, you only have a shield. Deflect the bullets and combine new skills to create unique deflection powers and survive until the nightmare ends.
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April 29, 2024
2 years and 95 days ago
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Mostly Positive19 reviews78.9%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
You, an avid gamer living in your 80's dreams, suddenly sucked into the game.
But where everybody has guns, you only have your shield!
Can you survive waves of enemies while deflecting barrage of bullets coming at you?
Face the barrages of enemies using only your shield in Deflect Boy. Imbue your shield with skills and attributes as you navigate more in order to survive until the end. Will you survive to become the Deflect Master, or will you allow yourself to be consumed by the violent bullet-blasting enemies?
Your shield is an energy-converting device. Rain down lightning to your enemies, or imbue your shield with explosive energy that blasts the enemies away! How each run unfolds is your choice alone. Stack the shield's skills and become the juggernaut until you finally survive the game.
- Shield skills : upgrade and stack your shield skills to combine your deflection capabilities
- Precise control : Directional aim and movement to deliver a precise and methodical movement
- Short Session : Approachable 10-15 minutes quick play sessions
But where everybody has guns, you only have your shield!
Can you survive waves of enemies while deflecting barrage of bullets coming at you?
Face the barrages of enemies using only your shield in Deflect Boy. Imbue your shield with skills and attributes as you navigate more in order to survive until the end. Will you survive to become the Deflect Master, or will you allow yourself to be consumed by the violent bullet-blasting enemies?
Your shield is an energy-converting device. Rain down lightning to your enemies, or imbue your shield with explosive energy that blasts the enemies away! How each run unfolds is your choice alone. Stack the shield's skills and become the juggernaut until you finally survive the game.
KEY FEATURES
- Shield skills : upgrade and stack your shield skills to combine your deflection capabilities
- Precise control : Directional aim and movement to deliver a precise and methodical movement
- Short Session : Approachable 10-15 minutes quick play sessions
