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Galactic Wars EX
2021

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This is an extended premium version of the original game Galactic Wars for Pico8!

A new arcade experience for retrogaming shmups and bullet hell lovers that can be played on PC, renewing its aesthetics, music and gameplay in order to take it further and create its definitive 16bit version for two players!

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Kickstarter Multiplayer Retro

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Added 01/08/2020
By DeVuego

Last update 14/02/2023
By DeVuego

DVGO_ID DVGO20200801JG002838


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Information / Synopsis

This is an extended premium version of the original game Galactic Wars for Pico8!

A new arcade experience for retrogaming shmups and bullet hell lovers that can be played on PC, renewing its aesthetics, music and gameplay in order to take it further and create its definitive 16bit version for two players!

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PIXEL PERFECT CO-OP RETRO ARCADE SHMUP



A new arcade shoot em up developed in pure pixel art & chiptune music.
Inspired by shmups like Galaga, Gradius or R-Type, where classic and new
mechanics convive to create a really original and addictive title.

A game with a high replayability value. Through its little procedural systems,
enemies and scenarios seem to be alive and your games will never be the same.

A totally awesome combination of amazing retro classics, to create a complete
new arcade experience.






A NEW RETROGAMING EXPERIENCE FOR MODERN PCS



Features:

- 1 or 2 Players Co-op Pixel perfect gameplay
- Smooth 60FPS Classic Shmup action
- 3 different ships to fight against evil with different capabilities.
- late 80s / early 90s Arcade look & feel / Scanlines & CRT fx
- New Bosses, mini Bosses and more than 15 different new enemies
- More weapons & power ups
- Improved energy and ship's upgrade system
- Pixel art perfect action for Modern Pcs: Full HD & 4k displays
- Original Chip-tune arcade ingame music & Sound FX
- Bonus, Score Multipliers, Stats screen, perfect for competitive Co-op!
- Persistent Hi Score table
- Input controllers & Keyboard control compatible




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