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Raiders 1941

A hardcore challenging Shoot 'Em Up set during WWII - battle, shoot, bomb and weave your way accross the European Theatre.

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About the Game

Warning: This game contains flashing images.

Raiders 1941 is a fast-paced, vertical scrolling shoot ‘em up that blends exciting retro action of arcade classics, with modern gameplay up to 120hz refresh rate.

Story: 

  • Choose one of two top-secret experimental planes to fight the Axis threat accross Europe over multiple hectic and challenging levels, ending your mission in Berlin.

Gameplay & Features:

  • Characters - Traverse the difficult levels using either of the 2 planes, the faster Sparrow, or slower Hawk. Sparrow's regular shot is narrow, but she is a faster plane. Hawk has a spread-shot and is slower. Use your focus/power shot for extra firepower, this will slow down your plane and narrow the shot even more.

  • Steam Leaderboards to compare your skill againt other players worldwide.

  • 60hz or 120hz framerate options

  • 'Tate'/rotated view option

  • Levels consisting of a tough traversal filled with tanks, planes, ships, trains, turrets and artillery - followed by a challanging boss.

Modes:

  • Arcade mode - Main story mode of the game, consisting of 5 levels and bosses

  • Training Mode - Select a level or boss to practice on in this mode

Difficulty:

  • Easy, Normal and Hard modes included.

Soundtrack:

  • Play along to an energetic, Rock/Metal focussed soundtrack