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Rifter

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

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MaxBytes
Publisher
MaxBytes
Release
July 12, 2018
8 years and 22 days ago
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Very Positive112 reviews92.9%

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Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

The love child of Dust Force, Sonic, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, Rifter puts players on the bleeding edge of speed and control. Blast through a world of 80’s-inspired neon backdrops, and discover challenging obstacles and brutal boss battles, in over 90 stages featuring over 30 character upgrades, unlockable skills, different endings and the mysteries surrounding the world of Rifter.

Key Features:

■　Lightning-fast acrobatic platformer
　 　Run, swing, smash and dash and feel exhilarating freedom of movement
■　Unlock, upgrade, discover
　 　Rift through over 90 levels, 30 upgrades, new skills and leaderboards
■　Synthwave infused hypnotic style
　 　Get in the zone with a pumping 80s synthwave soundtrack & neon-drenched visuals
■　Face massive bosses
　 　Challenge a large variety of enemy types and hard-as-nails boss fights
■　Reveal the mysteries behind Rifter
　 　Not everything is as it seems. Uncover the secrets of the Rifters!
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