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Kestrel

Shoot'em up with an emphasis on progression and growth through upgrades. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.

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Developer
Nectarware
Publisher
Nectarware
Release
June 17, 2021
5 years and 46 days ago
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About the Game

NOW WITH DARK MODE OPTION!

As Kestrel, you will travel through different worlds in an attempt to reach the highest order of the cosmos. You will fend off the many entities trying to stop you. Collect the rhombic shards spread across the different worlds to purchase upgrades and equip more powerful weapons.

In a departure from the typical shoot'em up, Kestrel does not force the auto-scroll mechanic that is present in the majority of the genre. Patience and strategy win out over speed and brute force.

With over 50 upgrades and infinite lives, Kestrel puts you in a position for success. A top down shoot'em up with bullet hell and RPG elements, Kestrel attempts to scratch an itch that you might know you have. Fly, shoot, die, upgrade, repeat.

Controls


Xbox Controller recommended
Move – Left Joystick or DPad
Fire Shot – A button
Pause – Menu Button
Toggle Dark Mode – View Button


Keyboard And Mouse
Move – WASD Keys
Fire Shot – Left Click or Enter
Pause – Escape Button
Toggle Dark Mode - Tab
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