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CICADAMATA

CICADAMATA" is a high-speed FPS action platformer released on August 22 for PC via Steam, developed by flowergarden. It has earned an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with 97% positive reviews from over 800 user reviews.

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CICADAMATA" is a high-speed FPS action platformer developed by flowergarden, released on PC via Steam on August 22. The game casts players as a combat automaton named CICADA, who runs through stages to eliminate threats and save the world. It spans six areas and more than 15 levels, with a launch discount of 10% that ran until August 29.

The game's style is defined by its PlayStation-era polygon visuals, high-tempo BGM, and jump-and-shotgun action. Players control rabbit-type android FAWN-A2, who uses triple jumps, air dashes, and a double-barreled shotgun named joyeuse to collect CORE supplies. The release date trailer emphasized the automaton's sensual gun-handling motions, a stylistic quirk noted in the store page description and character design.

Within days of release, CICADAMATA" drew over 800 Steam user reviews, with 97% positive, earning an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating. The game's blend of retro visuals and fast-paced action has resonated with players, as reflected in the high review score.

Key facts

Developer
flowergarden
Release date
August 22
Platform
PC via Steam
Genre
High-speed FPS action platformer
Playable character
Combat automaton CICADA
Areas and levels
6 areas, over 15 levels
Launch discount
10% off until August 29
Steam rating
Overwhelmingly Positive (97% positive from over 800 reviews)
Protagonist details
Rabbit-type android FAWN-A2, uses triple jumps, air dashes, and shotgun named joyeuse

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · August 22 · 2026-08-21
Release
game · 2026-08-22 · PC via Steam · 2026-08-28
Noted
Players control a combat automaton called CICADA, using hop, skip, and jump rhythms to defeat threats across six areas and more than 15 levels. · 2026-08-15
Noted
The release date trailer shows the character's distinctive hand movements. · 2026-08-15

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Aug 28

Rabbit-Eared Shotgun Girl Game 'CICADAMATA"' Hits 97% Positive on Steam

Developer flowergarden released the 3D action game 'CICADAMATA"' on August 22 for PC via Steam. The stage-clear title stars rabbit-type android FAWN-A2, who uses triple jumps, air dashes, and a double-barreled shotgun named joyeuse to collect CORE supplies. It has drawn over 800 Steam user reviews, with 97% positive, earning 'Overwhelmingly Positive' status.

Aug 21

CICADAMATA" Launches on Steam as High-Speed FPS Platformer

flowergarden released CICADAMATA" for PC via Steam on August 22. The high-tempo FPS action platformer casts players as the combat automaton CICADA, who runs through stages eliminating threats to save the world. The game spans 6 areas and over 15 levels, with a launch discount of 10% until August 29.

Aug 15

CICADAMATA" FPS Action Game Launches August 22 on Steam

Developer flowergarden announced that the high-speed FPS action platformer CICADAMATA" will launch on PC via Steam on August 22. Players control a combat automaton called CICADA, using hop, skip, and jump rhythms to defeat threats across six areas and more than 15 levels. The release date trailer shows the character's distinctive hand movements.