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Delay

Inspired by Superhot, Delay is a fast-paced action platformer in which the player must manipulate time to cheat death and defeat their enemies.

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June 12, 2017
9 years and 52 days ago
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Mostly Positive28 reviews78.6%

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About the Game

Inspired by Superhot, Delay is a fast-paced action platformer in which the player must manipulate time to cheat death and defeat their enemies. With 4 unique weapons to choose from, and 7 enemy types, the player must adapt to their surroundings in the blink of an eye. Featuring 55+ new levels and 10 thrilling gamemodes, Delay is jam-packed with content and replayability. Delay is a challenging game that is easy to learn but hard to master; Delay will give even the most veteran of players a real challenge in this fast paced, action-packed, platform shooter.