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Vertical Strike Endless Challenge

A flight-based action game designed to be easy to pick up and enjoy right away, and be playable over short timeframes. Make use of a range of weapons and achieve dangerously high levels of mobility by disabling your Alpha Limiter to spear your way through waves of enemy attacks.

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Developer
Project ICKX
Publisher
PLAYISM
Release
April 28, 2017
9 years and 97 days ago
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Mostly Positive240 reviews77.5%

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About the Game

Wipe out limitless waves of incoming enemies!

A flight-based action game designed to be easy to pick up and enjoy right away, and be playable over short timeframes.

Make use of a range of weapons and achieve dangerously high levels of maneuverability by disabling your Alpha Limiter to spear your way through waves of enemy attacks.

There are two game modes: "Arcade Mode: Anti-Air" and "Arcade Mode: Anti-Ship". Make strategic choices of weaponry to secure your victory!

Upon completion of a mode you will have the option of tweeting your score to see how high you ranked globally!

  • Anti-Air Arcade Mode
    Shoot down enemy fighters in this airborne battle mode.
    Do whatever it takes to dominate the skies!

  • Anti-Ship Arcade Mode
    Sink enemy ships to the bottom of the ocean.
    Evade heavy cannon fire and swoop in for your attack!

  • Cutting-edge Maneuverability
    Make use of thrust vectoring and disabling the Angle of Attack limiter to force your enemies into retreat!

  • Extensive Artillery
    Choose from a wide range of weapons to give yourself the edge against your enemies!

  • Link to Twitter
    Share your results with the world, challenge the best players!
    "Do whatever it takes to dominate the skies!"


    HOW TO PLAY

    ACTIONS (USING A GAMEPAD)
    ACTIONS (USING A KEYBOARD)
    Message from the Publisher
    "Have you ever dreamed of becoming a flying ace who rules the sky?
    Now your dreams can come true when you play Vertical Strike Endless Challenge.

    The high freedom of movement in this game lets you dance across the sky, shooting down waves of incoming enemies. As you become familiar with the controls, you will start to discover more stylish ways to take down enemy fighters. Refine your skills and make your own stylish plays!

    My favorite methods are somersaulting behind enemies on my tail, or dive-bombing enemy fleets from a high altitude.

    Don’t forget to tweet your results to prove you are a flying ace!"

    2017/5/9 Update
    Fixed a bug where some achievements were not unlocking correctly.

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