Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Players pilot a nimble starfighter through procedurally generated star systems, fending off waves of diverse enemy ships while activating planetary defense systems to protect civilian populations. The ship's relative control scheme, where maneuvering is based on the orientation of the craft rather than the player's perspective, adds a layer of strategic depth to the twin-stick combat. This unique control scheme takes some getting used to but ultimately creates a satisfying challenge.
As players progress through runs, they can gather resources to unlock and upgrade an array of weapons, items, and abilities for their ship. Experimenting with different loadout combinations to find the optimal setup for each run provides a rewarding sense of progression and encourages replayability.
The need to carefully balance activating planetary shields to save civilians with gathering enough resources to power those shields and upgrade the ship creates a constant tension, driving players to make strategic decisions about which systems to prioritize.
The game features a diverse roster of enemy ship designs, each with their own unique behaviors and capabilities. Recognizing and adapting to these different threats is crucial to success, as players must constantly re-evaluate their approach to overcome the challenges they face.
In between defending planetary systems, players can freely explore the star systems, discovering hidden events, special ships to salvage, and other secrets. This sense of exploration and discovery enhances the game's atmosphere and encourages players to take risks and investigate their surroundings.