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Direct

Direct is a fast paced score-attack game. Play to unlock cosmetic ship upgrades and increasingly more difficult game modes. Approximately a 2 hour experience to complete, but still fun and easy to jump back into during a coffee break to beat your high scores. Addictive, infuriating fun!

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August 17, 2017
8 years and 352 days ago
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Mixed81 reviews60.5%

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About the Game

Overview
This is a color and sound based rhythm game. Go fast, avoid obstacles, and score big.

How it works
Score points for each set you successfully avoid.
Spend points to unlock cosmetic enhancements.
Score big to unlock harder difficulty levels.

Unlock Slow-Mode using points for an easier ride. Although this is not needed to complete Direct, the gradual increasing speed allows for a higher skill ceiling for higher scores.

What to expect
  • 5 difficulty modes
  • 10 unlockable cosmetic ship variations
  • 520 Steam achievements
  • 0-100% in 2 hours
  • Unlockable slow mode so that all players can experience the full game