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VGNYSoft Publishes Risk System On Physical Media

VGNYSoft Publishes Risk System On Physical Media

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VGNYSoft, a new company in the growing market of limited print-run video games, has announced their eighth and latest game in their lineup: Risk System. Preorders are now open on Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Risk System is a typical shmup with the goal of blasting everything you see while trying to avoid everything blasting you instead. The twist this time is that the points system rewards taking risks — the closer to the enemy you get before dispatching them, the greater the reward. “With the objection of most games being to avoid enemy attacks, Risk System lives up to its name by rewarding players who take risks,” says VGNY. Increase your B-Meter & firepower quickly by flying as close to enemy fire as possible and absorbing their energy. The closer you fly, the more energy you net! Fire your weapon while flying close to enemy fire and absorbing to perform powerful “Risk Shots”. Enemies destroyed by these powered up shots will turn into energy to power your shield. The

CounterAttack Uprising Launches Today On Switch

CounterAttack Uprising Launches Today On Switch

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Developer Relative Games’ customizable shmup, CounterAttack Uprising, was originally a PC exclusive when it launched in 2019. Since then console versions of the game have sprouted up gradually, first on XBox and now, today, on Switch. New additions to the Switch version include two new levels (Anomaly and Gate), a redesigned player selector, 25 new attachments and a lot of bug fixes. CounterAttack Uprising is your typical bullet-hell shooter, but with a “customizable” twist that means you have the ability to choose from eight different characters, each with their own unique ship: , Ayumi (Tactical Nuke), Biff (Big Biff Beam), Marcus (Meson Shockwave), Joe (Overcharge), Sarah (Quantium Shield), Sloane (Fighter Squadron), Carl (Plasma Strike) and Jinx (Hack Wave). But it doesn’t stop there. As you play the game, you’ll unlock new weapons, powers and upgrades, and can modify your ship any way you like. There are over 600 attachments to find, meaning no two games will be the same. “Being on a Nintendo console is a dream come true,” says

CounterAttack Uprising Announced For Switch

CounterAttack Uprising Announced For Switch

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Developer Relative Games has announced its customizable shmup, CounterAttack Uprising, will be arriving on Nintendo Switch in the third quarter of 2023. The game was originally released in 2019 for PC, and later made its way to XBox. The pictures and video suggest CounterAttack Uprising is your typical bullet-hell shooter, so what does the “customizable” part mean? It first means you have the ability to choose from eight different characters, each with their own unique ship, but it gets more in-depth from there. As you play the game, you’ll unlock new weapons, powers and upgrades, and can modify your ship any way you like. There are over 600 attachments to find, meaning no two games will be the same. “Being on a Nintendo console is a dream come true,” says Tyler Boyes, founder of Relative Games. “To mark the occasion, the Switch port of CounterAttack is introducing a new subtitle – Uprising – which puts the spotlight on the game’s sprawling narrative. Once we launch on Switch, all other versions

Crimzon Clover – World EXplosion Coming To Switch This Week

Crimzon Clover – World EXplosion Coming To Switch This Week

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Over and over, the Crimzon Clover series of shmups has been entertaining its fans for years. Now the new entry is about to arrive in the form of Crimzon Clover – World EXplosion for Nintendo Switch. It’s a worldwide launch, hitting Japanese, North American and PAL markets at the same time. If you’re new to the series, World EXplosion is an excellent entry point, but try not to get overwhelmed by the abundance of options. You have three versions of the game to start with: ARCADE, the original unaltered version, ARRANGE, a completely rearranged and reinvented version of the game for those who have played the arcade version to death, and NOVICE, for those who haven’t played at all. From there you pick from five modes: BOOST, ORIGINAL, UNLIMITED, and TIME ATTACK. Onc you begin the game, Crimzon Clover starts out like most shmups, but while you’re blasting waves and waves of enemies and dodging their fire, you’ll be building up something called a Break Meter. Fill it up and

Star Titan Comes To iOS And Android November 14

Star Titan Comes To iOS And Android November 14

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One week from now, run-and-gun shooter fans will be able to play Star Titan on their mobile devices. The game takes place in a future where humanity has colonized most of the galaxy, and all races live in peace…until an evil military organization called the Terran Conglomerate, who believe humans should rule over all other beings, starts aggressively conquering worlds. The good humans want to help the aliens defeat the Terran Conglomate, and they hide them on a distant planet, where they build powerful war machines to take the galaxy back. Now they’re ready to fight. But it’s not gonna be a cakewalk….at least, for video gaming’s sake, we should hope not. The Muraninans have to make it through four large areas raining with bullets and explosives, and face off against gigantic bosses in the TC’s employ. At launch, you’ll have two different mechs to use: the Phoenix, which moves fast yet has less firepower, and the Behemoth, which packs serious heat but moves more sluggishly. You decide which is

Freedom Finger Arrives On PC And Switch

Freedom Finger Arrives On PC And Switch

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Enjoy shmups, but wish your spaceship was a giant hand with a protruding middle finger instead? I think we’ve all had that wish at one point. Fortunately developer Wide Right Interactive is here to finally grant it with Freedom Finger, a profant journey through twelve worlds to, in their words, “protect Democrassy.” That’s either a misspelled concept or the name of a dog. Your hand-ship isn’t just for making rude gestures; you can use it to PUNCH enemies instead of shooting them (a great idea), or you can grab them and throw them into the distance. A rhythm-based system rewards you for shooting and punching in time to the soundtrack. The game also has an amazing voice cast including Nolan North and John “Bender” DiMaggio. Note that if Freedom Finger is too “extreme” for you, there’s a censored mode “complete with voice-overs befitting that of a rated-R movie being played on daytime television.” Sounds hilarious. Rhythm-based gameplay, enemies, bosses, and events are synced to the music Over 30 hand-drawn levels

Stellar Interface Launches On Switch

Stellar Interface Launches On Switch

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Portugese developer Imagination Overflow has combined the traditional space shooter with the exploration elements of a roguelike to create Stellar Interface, which arrives on Switch today. Much deeper than a mindless shooter, Stellar Interface gives you an entire randomly-generated galaxy to explore. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock more powerful spacecrafts with new gameplay styles, but your enemies will evolve as well. Stellar Interface can be played in three modes: Classic, Endless Wave (where you play until you explode), and Lost mode, which is technically two modes in one — it enhances Classic or Endless Wave to make them much harder! Rogue-like Elements: With a randomly generated universe and randomized perks, no journey will ever be the same! What will happen to you, in your own unique apocalyptic cataclysmic transgalactic voyage? Synergistic Perk System: Over 100 perks and consumables! Look out for the synergistic nature of the perks that suits your playstyle! Galactic Bounties: ​​Complete over 100 missions to participate in the StellarNET Entertainment System lottery! Customize Your

Rival Megagun Launches Today On PS4

Rival Megagun Launches Today On PS4

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Spacewave Software, a Canadian indie game studio, has released their new shmup known as Rival Megagun. There are shmups of all shapes and sizes, but Rival Megagun is the first we’ve seen of its kind: a two-player competitive shmup where the goal is to destroy the other player as much as the enemy. You and a partner play on a splitscreen display, with each of you targeting separate waves of enemies. Eventually, you’ll collect power-ups that will allow you to sabotage the other guy with missiles and projectiles….but your ultimate goal is to power up to the extent that you transform into a giant robot mech, and become your rival’s final boss! Classic shmup action with a competitive twist Multiple playable heroes, each with their own special weapons and Mega Gunship boss form Intense 2-player “couch-competitive” local versus battles Online battles – challenge your friends or find opponents via matchmaking Unlockable gear and weapons for customizing your ship A single-player arcade mode No matter which system you own, you’ll be

Rival Megagun Launches November 29

Rival Megagun Launches November 29

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There are shmups of all shapes and sizes, but Rival Megagun is the first we’ve seen of its kind: a two-player competitive shmup where the goal is to destroy the other player as much as the enemy. You and a partner play on a splitscreen display, with each of you targeting separate waves of enemies. Eventually, you’ll collect power-ups that will allow you to sabotage the other guy with missiles and projectiles….but your ultimate goal is to power up to the extent that you transform into a giant robot mech, and become your rival’s final boss! Classic shmup action with a competitive twist Multiple playable heroes, each with their own special weapons and Mega Gunship boss form Intense 2-player “couch-competitive” local versus battles Online battles – challenge your friends or find opponents via matchmaking Unlockable gear and weapons for customizing your ship A single-player arcade mode No matter which system you own, you’ll be able to play Rival Megagun: it’s coming out November 29 for Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, XBox

Witch Thief Dated For September 21

Witch Thief Dated For September 21

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You can now make a date for Witch Thief! Cardboard Keep’s upcoming unorthodox 3D bullet hell game will be coming to PC via Steam on September 21. As the title implies, Charlotte is a witch, and she is also a thief. There’s a book of spells she’s after, and NOTHING will stand in her way — even though quite a lot is standing in her way. Unlike most thieves in literature, Charlotte prefers not to sneak around….she WANTS everyone to know she’s here and what she’s after, because who could stop her anyway? Players will be expected to dodge a ridiculous amount of red-hot projectiles during their march toward the grimoire, but you have an advantage this time: the 3D camera. At any point, you can adjust the third-person view toward any angle, from low on the ground to high in the air. This will help you get perspective and aid in anticipating what’s coming your way. Explore five distinctive zones from spooky forest glades to magnificent cathedral vaults, each

Coming Soon To PC: Witch Thief

Coming Soon To PC: Witch Thief

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Indie developers Cardboard Keep have announced Witch Thief, their new shmup bullet hell game, is coming to PC soon via Steam. Unlike most games in its genre, this one is in total 3D. Story is rather light: all you need to know is that there’s this witch, there’s a book of spells she’s after, and NOTHING will stand in her way — even though quite a lot is standing in her way. Unlike most thieves in literature, Charlotte prefers not to sneak around….she WANTS everyone to know she’s here and what she’s after, because who could stop her anyway? Players will be expected to dodge a ridiculous amount of red-hot projectiles during their march toward the grimoire, but you have an advantage this time: the 3D camera. At any point, you can adjust the third-person view toward any angle, from low on the ground to high in the air. This will help you get perspective and aid in anticipating what’s coming your way. Explore five distinctive zones from spooky forest

Airheart Available Now On PS4 And PC

Airheart Available Now On PS4 And PC

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Blindflug Studios has finally finished their midair shooter game, Airheart, and it’s available for purchase digitally starting today on Playstation 4 and PC via Steam. Most folks expect this type of game to take the form of a bullet hell shmup, but Airheart adds a few unique and innovative twists. The most obvious is that the game takes place in a 3D environment — some levels will have you automatically ascending into the skies, while others take you on an isometric path through towers and clouds. Welcome to Granaria, a flying city in the clouds. Meet Amelia – a young pilot and fisherwoman wishing to reach the abundant world’s edge. Sky fishing became a really dangerous job, with pirates roaming around everywhere. So start your engines, arm your airplane and get ready to make the catch of a lifetime! In addition to firepower, Amelia also has a grappling rope she can deploy at any time. The rope has multiple uses: you can use it to collect scrap to upgrade your

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