Schildmaid MX
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
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Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your advanced Schildmaid technology and start collecting dangerous projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield runs out and danger time kicks in, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Schildmaid MX is a fresh, new and shiny 2D shoot 'em up in which you pick 1 of 3 ferocious space fighter crafts to wreak havoc on the invasion fleet that threatens your planet. Embark on multiple attack runs and put fear in the hearts of the enemy. The best pilots are immortalized on the online leaderboards!
Schildmaid MX features:
delicious bullet absorbing scoring mechanics;
a friendly difficulty curve for beginners in Jaeger Mode;
instant action and a frantic challenge for veteran shmup players in Krieger Mode;
a true endless survival gauntlet for the most die hard players in Chimera Mode;
a short and seriously spicy playthrough that tests your mastery of the game's mechanics in Sieger Mode;
extra versions of both Jaeger Mode and Krieger Mode that push scoring and survival past their original limits;
multiple secret boss fights that activate via specific player actions and achievements;
3 selectable ships;
numerous loops that progressively introduce new enemies and situations across most game modes;
more than 40 handcrafted stages, spread out over the different game modes;
automatically saved checkpoints after each cleared stage in Jaeger Mode;
online leaderboards with viewable replays and statistical breakdowns;
unlockable achievements and titles for your player profile;
amazingly catchy OST by Ed Tremblay of Studio Mudprints;
optional proper CRT display emulation for a beautiful, nostalgic look.
