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Galactic Wars EX

Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs

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Developer
Volcano Bytes
Publisher
JanduSoft
Release
April 21, 2022
4 years and 103 days ago
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Positive37 reviews83.8%

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About the Game

PIXEL PERFECT CO-OP RETRO ARCADE SHMUP



A new arcade shoot em up developed in pure pixel art & chiptune music.
Inspired by shmups like Galaga, Gradius or R-Type, where classic and new
mechanics convive to create a really original and addictive title.

A game with a high replayability value. Through its little procedural systems,
enemies and scenarios seem to be alive and your games will never be the same.

A totally awesome combination of amazing retro classics, to create a complete
new arcade experience.






A NEW RETROGAMING EXPERIENCE FOR MODERN PCS



Features:

- 1 or 2 Players Co-op Pixel perfect gameplay
- Smooth 60FPS Classic Shmup action
- 3 different ships to fight against evil with different capabilities.
- late 80s / early 90s Arcade look & feel / Scanlines & CRT fx
- New Bosses, mini Bosses and more than 15 different new enemies
- More weapons & power ups
- Improved energy and ship's upgrade system
- Pixel art perfect action for Modern Pcs: Full HD & 4k displays
- Original Chip-tune arcade ingame music & Sound FX
- Bonus, Score Multipliers, Stats screen, perfect for competitive Co-op!
- Persistent Hi Score table
- Input controllers & Keyboard control compatible




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