THUNDER STRIKER
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
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March 4, 2024
2 years and 150 days ago
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Positive12 reviews83.3%
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Game Overview
The high-tech modular aircraft Thunderstriker has been deployed to save earth! Adjust the pick up timing of your power-ups to choose the trajectory for your primary weapon, and three different power-ups for your sub-weapons! Each weapon can be powered up to five levels, so find the most advantageous combination for each stage and boss!The fourth game of the Game Buddy series, this game faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games in a way that's like experiencing an alternate timeline of gaming history.
Gameplay
Blast through intense stages of classic top-down shmup design, using your wide variety of weapons to meet each situation. If the fighting gets too hectic, use your bomb ability to instantly clear some space and enjoy temporary invulnerability!Weapon System
Your Primary weapon can be switched between standard beam attack, or spread shot by picking up the item that looks like
. You can also get bomb ammo with this item.Secondary weapons can be leveled up to 5 to increase their strength and effectiveness!
Pick up the power-up that corresponds to the below weapon types to level them up or switch between them.
VulcanA Powerful wide range rapid fire attack. Great for blasting away small fast moving enemies.
Homing MissilesRockets that will auto target onto enemies. Great for stages with lots of enemies.
LaserFires straight ahead and deals high damage. Great for boss fights.
Game Features
- Classic retro style shmup gameplay with on-the-fly shot change mechanic
- 3 game modes including normal, practice and boss battle mode.
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- 8-bit sprites and sounds that faithfully emulates the early era of handheld gaming.
- A variety of action enhancing and nostalgic chiptune music.
