Moon Dancer
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
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January 14, 2022
4 years and 201 days ago
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Positive40 reviews95.0%
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15 itemsAbout the Game
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser. The user controls the fighter "Moon Dancer" equipped with shots and lock-on lasers to defeat the enemy.
Game features:
Arcade mode consists of eight stages. You can choose from three levels of difficulty. If you break through all the stages, the game will be cleared.
Caravan mode is a 3-minute limited challenge to get a high score.
In all modes, Local ranking and online ranking are supported.
This game requires you to quickly defeat the enemies that appear one after another.
The feature of this game is the balance that prioritizes attacking the enemy rather than avoiding bullets.
Two types of music are included: the original version by HIROKKEY and the chiptune arrangement version using the NES sound source by Taku Shiiba. Music can be switched in the option menu.
Game features:
- Pop and cool lock-on laser Shmup.
- Use the NES color palette as an art style.
- There is an "arcade mode" consisting of all 8 stages and a "caravan mode" in which you compete for a 3-minute score.
- Supports online ranking.
Arcade mode consists of eight stages. You can choose from three levels of difficulty. If you break through all the stages, the game will be cleared.
Caravan mode is a 3-minute limited challenge to get a high score.
In all modes, Local ranking and online ranking are supported.
This game requires you to quickly defeat the enemies that appear one after another.
The feature of this game is the balance that prioritizes attacking the enemy rather than avoiding bullets.
Two types of music are included: the original version by HIROKKEY and the chiptune arrangement version using the NES sound source by Taku Shiiba. Music can be switched in the option menu.
