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Super Hydorah

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

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Developer
Locomalito, Gryzor87, Abylight
Publisher
Abylight Studios
Release
September 20, 2017
8 years and 318 days ago
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Very Positive323 reviews86.4%

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About the Game


An evil force has launched an invasion over the Omios star. Only you, the most skilled and deadly pilot in the galaxy, can face the dreadful menace of the Meroptians, bio-mechanical creatures set in a ruthless war of conquest. Equip your ship, select a route and fight planet by planet against the hordes of Meroptians!


  • 21 levels divided into 35 sublevels
  • Non-linear level layout with route selection

  • Weapon selection and power-ups in every mission

  • 35 bosses and more than 100 enemies

  • Single player, Co-op multiplayer and Robot Chase spin-off mode

  • Easy to learn, damn hard to master!
  • Dangers of different nature in each level (not just bullets)
  • Original soundtrack with 60+ tracks
  • Secrets, multiple endings, achievements and rank system
  • CRT Monitor effect

If you love unique experiences and handcrafted games, Super Hydorah is made for you!
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