Kero Blaster
Kero Blaster is a game that was suggested to me based on my ongoing search for run and gun shooters. It was created by Pixel (Daisuke Amaya), the same man that brought Cave Story to the world. Anyone looking for something like Cave Story should turn away immediately. This isn’t to suggest Kero Blaster is a bad game, but rather that it’s not an action platformer in the same vein as Metroid. It’s a linear platformer somewhat closer to Mega Man and Contra, but not notably similar to either of those series.
– Real player with 23.9 hrs in game
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Kero Blaster is a side-scrolling action game, which constantly tries to fool you that it’s shorter than it really is. At first it wants you to believe that there is only 4 levels in the game, then bam, it’s actually 7, and then you find out that there is actually 7 more levels waiting for you in Overtime (or Zangyou) mode. If that’s not enough, after beating Overtime mode you will also unlock New Game+, called Bonus (or Omake) mode.
The story of the game is pretty simple - you’re a field technician who maintains teleporation devices throughout the world. Unfortunately, these teleportation devices are subject to some interdimensional parasites, which disrupt their work. So you have to reach a disrupted teleporter on foot, going from the nearest working teleporter, always through a very hazardous environment. It all starts simple, but things start to go downhill after your boss decides that having an interdimensional parasite as a pet is a good idea. Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? That’s the plot for the first part of the game, the second part has its own plot, which is focused less on saving the day and more on the characters themselves, but I don’t want to spoil it here for you.
– Real player with 11.6 hrs in game
Deadswitch 3
ENG
Alright, so you found this game in the Free Games section or maybe you came knowing it’s a new game by mighty XWILKINX. As a person who played the game since its very launch, first on the Web-version, then on the itch.io version, and then here, I’m here to reroute your journey elsewhere, as you most likely won’t find what you’re looking for - a game you can play and enjoy. This review is focused on multiplayer, as IMHO singleplayer is extremely boring.
Let’s start with the positives tho, as game actually sports a couple of them:
– Real player with 420.5 hrs in game
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–-What you are initially reading was written before 1st prestige, further down (indicated by obvious line) are things added after the initial review and will likely be updated as my play time goes up—
Having played BRAIN/OUT, another 2D shooter very similar to this for countless hours, honestly I think this game is way better than B/O in a lot of ways. This game is what B/O could’ve been had it not been neglected and tried to be every single popular trend in the gaming industry to stay relevant. It really is a shame how B/O ended up in its current and most likely unrecoverable state. But enough of B/O’s current state. Lets look at the positives of WHY this game is B/O but IMO better.
– Real player with 67.2 hrs in game
BorderCollie Blaster
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
This game features hand placed enemy waves throughout the game, a digitized Bordercollie and bossfights at the end of each stage.
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Celtreos
One or two players. Use a mouse or trackpad, keyboard (including Touch Bar), or 1-2 game controllers.
Mac or mobile only, and updated for macOS “Big Sur” with x86_64 and arm64 support.
“Celtreos” is like the space shooters of decades past: tiny ship, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles.
Music, Sound and Voice
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Over 25 different songs (nearly 45 minutes of music!)
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You can even play your own music and auto-next-song for key game events
Stages
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12 stages: a city, space station, ocean and more
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Horizontal scrolling but more than one “screen” of vertical space
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Start from any stage you want!
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Each stage ends with a challenging boss
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Wall layouts and spawn patterns are partially randomized
Weapon Arrays, Special Moves, Power-Ups and More
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Choose from a huge arsenal of weapons and special abilities
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7 different ships to choose from
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Customize ship properties, such as gun mount locations and top speed
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In-game power-ups with weapons, defenses and temporary powers (like Rapid Fire)
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Power-down orbs with temporary inconveniences (like Weapon Freeze)
Additional Configuration Options
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Set number of lives, and number of times that special abilities can be used
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Play in a window or in Full Screen, and specify how much of the display to use in Full Screen
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Set graphics quality to one of three levels
Exile Squadron
Absolutely LOVE this game!!! I haven’t had any super long gaming sessions in a very long time! Exile Squadron had me hooked instantly, and I played it for hours and hours!!! I couldn’t be more happy with this game!!!
– Real player with 16.1 hrs in game
First impressions - An underrated indie gem
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Solid writing. The writing is the point. Short and pregnant.
There are no grammar or spelling errors that throw you off.
Sure, that’s not a main aspect for this kind of game, but it
helps with the immersion.
Controls
Per statement of the developer the game orients itself on
classics and is therefore keyboard or controller only.
That might be off-putting for some, prefering mouse
controls.
But the controls are tight. You have full customization
– Real player with 6.0 hrs in game
Farlight Commanders
SINGLE PLAYER EXPERIENCE
I started playing just a bit to take a break from my uni work and I spent 3 hours in the first sit. BEWARE, it’s a deep game with multiple choices, make sure you check the shop before you spent your ability points so you can buy the right things for yourself and the ship. If you spend your points lately the game will be way more challenging. The game needs more feedback to the player and be more clear at some points with the management of the ship and the ability points but, if you are patient and spend some time with it you will love it.
– Real player with 5.4 hrs in game
Has great potential as a coop 2D side scroller mixing both infantry combat and spaceship to spaceship combat. Some of the UI navigation is a bit clunky and takes some getting used to and will hopefully be polished over time.
– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game
Hyper-5
DEEP SPACE SCOUT SHIP HYPER-5 RESPONDS TO AN UNKNOWN DISTRESS BEACON.
A TERRIFYING ENEMY AWAITS.
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy. Will Hyper-5 survive its encounter on planet 4GDT?
Five Unique Environments
Each of the five levels have their own distinct environment and challenges. Battle the enemy in air, over land and underwater. In total you will encounter over forty different kinds of enemy, including five unique bosses.
Challenge-based Progression System
Complete in-game challenges to unlock over twenty weapon systems, and well as ship upgrades, gallery entries and Steam achievements! Configure your loadout and upgrade your weapons in the Armoury!
Three Different Playing Modes
Hyper-5 suits all skill levels offering both Progression and Precision play styles. Experience a cinematic story line and discover the fate of Hyper-5. Challenge yourself in Arcade Mode and earn your rank in the online global leaderboard.
Time Trial Missions
Return to the battlefield to conquer the enemy and the clock in two bonus Time Trial missions!
Includes Soundtrack!
Includes twelve extended mixes of the key musical pieces accompanying Hyper-5, in MP3 and high-quality FLAC. Total playing time 41:08.
Operation Hardcore
This game is utter smelly lines of plasma mans attitude arranged with a demolition derby car fisted a pump with volume bulbing cola striking a stupid hilarious preference globally…its decent but it doesnt really take a far knotch to be successful as a contra clone or a metal slug ripoff i give this game a 7.9/10 love the burrito master its an indicator of a incubus moon landing standalone piece of crap
– Real player with 4.2 hrs in game
Operation Hardcore - Review
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Rating: 68 / 100
A new-gen Contra, on a budget.
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- Absolutely essential purchase
- Recommended purchase
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Purchase only if on sale
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Purchase only if on heavy sale
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Avoid purchasing
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Overview
Operation Hardcore is a 2D side-scrolling stick shooter with some modern twists, bust still heavily isnpired on old classics of the same genre, like for example, Contra.
The game puts at the player’s disposal 3 different game modes: Adventure, Competition and Challenge. In the first one, the player will be able to choose between four different characters, different only in look but with the same skills, and play the 10 level long Campaign, which is feasible in both Single and Local Co-Op modes.
– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game
Oplitak
Oplitak is a game that combines various game mechanics such as 2D platforms and 2D shooters.
The combination of cartoon-style graphics, dynamic gameplay and easter eggs make the game attractive to both young and old school gamers.
Story:
Kid is an 18 years old guy who one day he was washing his clothes in the washing machine and after that he took a little nap… When he woke up his clothes has disappeared… Kid underwent a 4 million dollar surgery to implant an experimental prosthesis in his arm to able shoot laser beams and other bullets… Everything to defeat the bad boys who stolen his clothes…
Re.Surs
Cool game kind.
pros:
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great visual style. Very atmospheric and stylish levels.
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action battles as you need to use hero abilities in time.
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different weapons with which you can kill demons.
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different bosses, not very difficult though, it’s okay.
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intricate strange plot.
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good jokes)
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good price.
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I liked the crazy dancing letters)))
cons:
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some bosses and fights pissed me off.
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some basics 2d scroller shooterics are not presented, but mechan yeah it’s experimental.
– Real player with 6.8 hrs in game
Quite a cool game, of course not without drawbacks.
cool stuff:
1. Lots of action, especially in the end. Almost Serious Sam sometimes, but you always have proper gun to destroy demons.
2. Some bosses remind old good game console games.
3. Surprisingly lots of stuff for indie game - several main characters, lots of guns, lots of demons
4. Complex and interesting plot, but sometimes there is a feeling like watching Dune without reading book - very interesting, but understood nothing.
5. One of plot twist in the middle reminded me half life, that was quite cool.
– Real player with 6.2 hrs in game