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Pier Pressure

Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!

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November 13, 2020
5 years and 263 days ago
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Positive29 reviews82.8%

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About the Game


The muscle-bound crawfish scientist Tony has ostentatiously stolen the museum's Power Pearl under your watch! There's only one thing that can mean - you are so fired tomorrow... ...unless...

Commandeer one of the ancient ships from the display and give chase, blasting through sky and sea! Can you overcome the forces that stand between you and your paycheck? What will you find when you confront Tony in his hidden laboratory?



Health energy is used for firing and movement, and can also be traded at any time for gaining upgrades or activating subweapons! Keep mowing down enemies to keep your energy meter filled, but watch out- getting hit will downgrade the primary weapon!



Choose one of three unique ships, each with their own properties and weapons!





Weave through obstacles and tackle waves of enemies as you:





Each stage culminates in a boss encounter where you'll face off against:





Bring along a friend and double your firepower! Two local players can share in the action simultaneously on the same screen!