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Frantic Dimension

Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

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December 28, 2018
7 years and 219 days ago
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Very Positive68 reviews91.2%

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About the Game

Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'.

You are a treasure hunter Jason Allen, who had been teleported to the alternative dimension where aliens called 'Yadcian' are living. The aliens are chasing you to eliminate the intruder, now you have to collect alien treasures and escape The Yadcian fortress with the stolen powerful prototype weapon 'Million'.

Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

Controls

  • W, A, S, D: Move
  • Arrows: Fire Laser Gun
  • Space bar: Use Smart-bomb
  • Enter: Select Menu / Pause Game

You can also use game controllers to play this game.

How to play

You have to explore The Yadcian fortress and collect treasures before leaving the level. Each levels has 36 rooms and 25 treasures. Rooms usually have randomly placed walls and enemies, but some rooms have completely opened area with enemies called 'Corner zappers' or 'Corner cannons'. If you escaped the level, your treasures will be exchanged for your score and money. You get an extra life in every 10000 score and an extra smart-bomb when the money reaches 12.