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82%47082% positive reviews, Very Positive across 470 reviews·Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
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A minimalist retro space shooter. Challenging, fast, and fun game play
A minimalist retro space shooter. Challenging, fast, and fun game play
* 14 Levels
* 13 different boss
* Easy controls
* Progressive difficult
How to Play:
Keyboard Arrows: move the ship
Space: Fire
P: Pause
Esc: Back to Main Menu
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