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Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Action
OpenCritic76IGDB78
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.
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Unpretentious, relentless, nostalgic and cool.
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ImpulsegamerOct 20204.2/5Bartlow’s Dread Machine is very much a steampunk style twin stick shooter by Beep Games. This game boasts both a single player and Couch Co-Op modes.
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DualShockersRicky FrechSep 20207.5/10Bartlow's Dread Machine is a solid bullet-hell shooter with an excellent look that's held back by a few curious design decisions.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiOct 20204/5 starsIf you're a fan of twin-stick shooters and want to enjoy something different then playing Bartlow's Dread Machine is an absolute must.
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PC InvasionAndrew FarrellSep 20206.5/10A good game that needs some serious work. All the content is in and the gameplay is enjoyable, but it needs some serious polish to reach its potential.
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IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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