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Ultimate Starfighter

An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.

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Developer
Michael Allen Cooley
Publisher
Origin Software Development
Release
June 30, 2022
4 years and 33 days ago
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About the Game


An unknown Alien Race has just launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha, and are regrouping near Mars! The Station was able to drive this wave off--however sensors indicate several enemy fleets entering the system. Earth Station Alpha cannot defend itself against all enemy ships at one time!

Its up to you, now. Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault that will put an end to their attacks once and for all! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated. Your success will surely earn you the Title of Ultimate Starfighter! Good luck, we're all counting on you!



14 unique enemies
Asteroids, Armed Asteroids,
Weapon Platforms,
6 Fighters, 4 Rifters, and 2 Bosses
22 Levels (3 Acts each containing 6 Levels + Boss Fight) + Final Level
Asteroid / Platform Levels allow Horizontal and Vertical movement
shot accuracy multiplier
Bonus Items
  • 4 unique special weapons
  • 4 passive tech bonuses
  • 4 powerup bonuses

electronic style soundtrack
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