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NightmareBullet

"Nightmare Bullet" is a top-down shooting game. You control a hero trapped in a world where nightmares have come true. Where's the escape? Various enemies stand in the way of the hero. Defeat them with the hero's gun and bombs! Use different firing patterns and other techniques to handle traps and obstacles in your path.

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July 18, 2018
8 years and 17 days ago
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Mixed10 reviews40.0%

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About the Game

"Nightmare Bullet" is a top-down shooting game.

・Summary
Our hero is trapped in a world of nightmares. Search for a way out! Various enemies threaten the escape routes. Take them out with the hero's gun - or use a bomb and clear whole areas!

Typical enemies unleash various attacks. Bosses show you their special powers. The score increases as you take out enemies. Check out your records and improve during future replays! Use multiple projectiles to cancel traps that block your path!

Is it possible for the hero to escape this nightmare?!?

・System
Player
The player is free to move up, down, left, right, and diagonally.
The player can enhance their abilities and fire projectiles in many directions!
There are pros and cons when clearing stages such as remaining lives and other factors - offering replayability!
If you defeat multiple enemies within a certain period of time, then combos occur and bonus points are added.
Clear stages while fulfilling certain conditions and aim for high scores!

Gun
The player's gun has various firing effects based on items acquired and attributes.

・Fire Attribute …It can be used to light candles on dark floors!
・Water Attribute …It can be used to put out fires on roads!
・Electric Attribute … Hit an outlet to power mechanisms that open gates!

Bomb
You can clear out enemies on the screen by blowing them away with a blast! It can also be used to raise combo scores.
Some players might use it to get out of tough emergency situations.

Difficulty
There are four difficulty levels and score rankings. Even casual players can challenge themselves by raising their scores and assessing their improvement!