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Nephenthesys

Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

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Developer
Let's Dev Studios, Eastasiasoft Limited
Publisher
Eastasiasoft Limited
Release
January 17, 2024
2 years and 198 days ago
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Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught!



Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style. Blast through a huge variety of enemy ships, collect power-ups for wider shot spreads and special bombs, then face off against screen-filling bosses. This mission will take you through caverns, waterways, cityscapes and more. Do you have the skills to see it through?



Features:

  • Experience old-school shoot’em up action inspired by arcade genre classics!
  • Choose from a variety of ships with unique stats and shot types.
  • Face off against enemy swarms and collect power-ups!
  • Navigate caverns, waterways, cityscapes and other unique environments.
  • Take on screen-filling bosses at the end of each stage.
  • Enjoy a light story conveyed through comm dialogue!


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