Astrokicker
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
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Released
29 Jan 2021
5 years ago
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Overview
Summary
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Description
About This Game
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. Pilot your ship in any direction, avoiding asteroids and steering well clear of space mines, as you use a variety of weapons and power ups to destroy the starbases controlling warpfields used to travel between the stars.
Key Features:
- Story: Astrokicker features a full story, playing out without forcing the player to sit through cut scenes
- Modern mode: In modern mode, you fly in any direction, ships are rendered in 3D with a detailed UI
- Retro Mode: While in Retro mode, ships are limited to 8 directions and the graphics will bring back that hot 80s arcade action feel
- Visuals: Beautiful parallax scrolling backgrounds in modern mode - we created 100 unique backgrounds for mouthwatering visuals
- Powerups: The action can get intense, so selecting and using the various powerups can make the difference between victory and defeat
- Control: Astrokicker makes full use of your gamepad, with quick selection of your powerups at your figertips
