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Totally Shmup

Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!

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January 31, 2024
2 years and 184 days ago
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About the Game

Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up.

Sharpen your coordination skills by dodging and shooting your way through colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by a golden age of video gaming.

WARNING: GAME CONTAINS FLASHING LIGHTS

9 stages
Easy and Normal Modes with shorter stages and multiple paths
Gauntlet mode with longer stages designed to be challenging
Nightmare Mode - harder randomised custom challenge levels

Beginner friendly with regenerating health
Free Play option to Practice
DPad, Mouse and Analog Controls for precise movement
Primary Weapon with the ability to switch between Wide and Focused Shots on the fly
Unlock choice of 4 charged up secondary weapons