Placebo Effect is a fast-paced shooter video game set in a stunning 3D world of hostile inner-space. It combines flying, shooting, and challenging boss fights in a perilous microverse of mystifying science.
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2.27 GB
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2019-06-13 01:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Rapt Interactive
The Placebo Effect 1.2 update release is ready! It has been an exciting first month since our initial release, and we really appreciate everyone who has purchased and played the game. We thank you for all of your feedback! We have listened to our fans' great suggestions and made a bunch of updates to make Placebo Effect an even better game! Updates include: Ship speed is faster and now has turbo boost Player can no longer run out of ammo Optimized enemy count and placement Updated "Time" Meter and added a countdown clock Improved Enemy AI New and improved soundtrack General bug fixes Thank you
2019-05-05 10:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Rapt Interactive
The time has arrived! Placebo Effect 1.0 for Windows has been released and is available for download now on Steam. Thanks to everyone who provided encouragement, gave us feedback, and helped with play testing to get the game to where it is. We will be continuing to provide updates and support for the game so we would love your feedback including any ideas or issues that you see. We will be working on ports for MacOS and iOS in the coming weeks.
2018-12-28 20:21 UTC · Community Announcements · Rapt Interactive
Welcome to the Placebo Effect Beta Playtest 2.0! Hello Shotbot Pilots, The Beta Playtest 2.0 for Placebo Effect is now in progress and we are listening to your feedback! The game's fast-paced shooter action just got even better because we've added more precision and speed to the Shotbot! It's time to play Placebo Effect again to try out the new gameplay and let us know what you think! Add Placebo Effect to your Wishlist and sign up on our website for more news about the Game and Trading Cards! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32354939/8353c5133f746c450ecd6dc01
2018-10-30 00:34 UTC · Community Announcements · Rapt Interactive
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32354939/df405ec89d4c9821dd53710ae224ce0ee5ebd751.png Welcome to the Placebo Effect Beta Playtest! Hello Shotbot Pilots, With much anticipation, we’re pleased to announce that the Beta playtest for Placebo Effect is now in progress! Placebo Effect is a Star Fox inspired third person "space-type" shooter. The gameplay is heavily inspired by classic video games of the past such as fast-paced flying action like Star Fox, puzzle solving like Super Mario 64, item gathering and adventure elements like The Legend of Zelda and King's Q
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