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Starzine

As the remote-controlled exoplanet survey and reconnaissance drone SR-19 descends into the atmosphere of planet Xenos, it runs into trouble — and gets a little help. Starzine delivers fast-paced, 3D paddle-and-ball arcade action updated for the 21st century.

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Intersect Games
Publisher
Intersect Games
Release
October 4, 2017
8 years and 304 days ago
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About the Game

As the remote-controlled exoplanet survey and reconnaissance drone SR-19 descends into the atmosphere of planet Xenos, it runs into trouble — and gets a little help.

Starzine delivers fast-paced, 3D paddle-and-ball arcade action updated for the 21st century. Battle your way through 71 stages, including 2 fascinating boss fights, spread across 2
worlds.

Key Features

  • Truly 3D playfields

    Animated and innovative stage design explores the limits of 3D playfields.

  • Unique player viewpoint

    Unique player viewpoint, just behind the paddle, places the player inside the action.

  • Fluid, intuitive and minimal control scheme

    Ball smashing, aftertouch and heightwise movement augment the classic left-right paddle controls.

  • Maximum ball control

    Thrust forward to smash the ball and accelerate it and accurately alter its trajectory using aftertouch to get the ball where you want it.

  • Two distinct planet environments

    Explore two sprawling terrains as you progress through the stages.

  • With an original soundtrack by Thanassis Christodoulou

  • Built using Unreal® Engine 4

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