While the shmup genre can take itself very seriously at times, it's also capable of self-deprecation, as is evidenced by the likes of Parodius, Star Parodier and Game Tengoku.
We're getting another shooter parody to add to that mix today, as Project Starship X hits Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One.
Here's some PR:
Project Starship is back with a wacky take on cosmic horror. In this rogue-lite shooter, you’ll take the role of the tentacled-yet-hip Swagthulhu as you CRASH-KILL comical abominations in flashy 16-bit style! With multi-purpose dodge mechanics and tons of crazy pick-ups, you’ll be able to crash your ship straight through the enemy and emerge unscathed. Project Starship X celebrates genre conventions by turning them upside-down!
We'll be reviewing this one, but if you fancy taking the plunge before hearing our verdict, you might be interested to learn that Project Starship X is on offer for a short period, costing £7.19 in the UK (down from £8.99).
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Maybe it’s the way the trailer is cut but my eyes can’t handle the visual assault, lol
@NinChocolate Same.
I plan on getting this one, it reviewed well elsewhere and looks pretty unique.
Well...has a tentacle monster doing the dab & a girl flipping the double bird for some reason, so I can't totally ignore this one.
The artstyle reminds me of the early days of Newgrounds, but the humor looks on point
This was on a few people’s top 10 shmups of 2020, so I’m Getting it for sure. Hoping it has a tate mode for the flip grip!
pff, that trailer totally sold me, thanks for the heads up ❤️
7.99 after 20% discount. So many great cheap games. Is this real life? 🥺
@Nermannn I love my flipgrip, but my monitor stand lets me flip in docked mode too. I wonder if they make TV mounts like that.
edit: no setting yet...there’s a lot of UI stuff on the sides, so it might not be an option
Mario level is dope, bet Nintendo sues them lol. Already on stage 4, but I refuse to call the game easy yet, these guys are just toying with me lol
@Riderkicker well, it has a version of Lovecraft’s thin stand in for the “subversive world destroying evil that is non white culture” and a lady flipping the bird.
Seriously, the sooner ignorant hipster devs quit promoting Lovecraft’s racist ass the sooner those devs and their fans will stop looking low key racist.
I actually like the visual style of this. Will await the review
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