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EPOCH is a game for iOS devices where you control the actions of a single robot as it fights off hordes of other robots, with different types of enemies attacking in different ways. Much like Serious Sam 3, the strategy comes from how the game layers attacking enemies. You have to plan for distinct attacks and counter them by moving from cover to cover, popping up to attack the bad guys with your weapons and special attacks.

It's a simple formula, but the game remains fun for lengthy sessions even though the core mechanics may sound repetitive. You swipe left and right to move your character, swipe down to take cover, and tap on the bad guys to target them. You can unlock new guns and armor, and putting together specific loadouts adds another layer of strategy to the game. I caught up with Ryan Lancaster, one-third of Uppercut Games to talk about where the control ideas came from and how the game's release date hurt its chances of press coverage.