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Graceful Explosion Machine

Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.

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August 8, 2017
8 years and 360 days ago
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Positive48 reviews81.3%

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Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home.

The GEM fighter is the most advanced single pilot fighter in the galaxy, offering precise controls, nimble movement, and devastating firepower.



  • Blisteringly intense side-scrolling arcade shooter
  • Devastatingly powerful quad-weapon array - four unique and dynamic weapons
  • Survive an alien onslaught in 30+ levels across four distinct planets
  • Gorgeous visuals bursting with vibrant colours, and bold geometric design
  • Hypnotic synthesizer-driven soundtrack
  • Extensive statistics and rankings encourages replayability to perfect the combo system
  • Compete in Score Attack mode: a finely-tuned experience for racking up big scores!